by Michael Parise | May 25, 2018 | Coaching
I just finished one of the best books I’ve ever read: Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect by Jonice Webb, PhD with Christine Musello, PsyD. (2014, Morgan James Publishing, NY). Dr. Webb has opened my eyes to a whole, new way of looking at...
by Michael Parise | May 2, 2018 | Spirituality
I have very few friends. And that’s the way it’s supposed to be for me. The six or so true relationships I enjoy are not just friends; they are kindred spirits. We give each other the emotional and spiritual support we need to stay in balance and show up in the...
by Michael Parise | Apr 2, 2018 | Coaching
It’s next to impossible to be prepared for the unexpected. Aside from hocking the family jewels to pay for insurance, all we can do is live right, stick with our values, and do whatever necessary to be healthy. That is, until the unexpected happens. I’m going to...
by Michael Parise | Mar 14, 2018 | Spirituality
I’ve gone back and forth labeling myself. Ultimately labels are pretty useless. They are helpful in offering a quick snapshot of the positions we take on important issues. So sometimes I’m conservative, sometimes liberal, usually progressive, and sometimes even...
by Michael Parise | Mar 9, 2018 | Coaching
Many of us spend at least half the day judging or second-guessing ourselves. We’re simply never worthy, never enough. We somehow think that berating ourselves by correcting our behavior is the key to happiness…or at least being perfect…and therefore acceptable. ...
