By Dr. Nero Cavalieri It was Marcus Aurelius, the Roman emperor-philosopher who said, “All is as thinking makes it so.” What he meant was because we react to life’s events through the use of our five senses, the way we perceive anything is predicated on how we think about it. In other words, the things […]
Continue reading "The Power of Self-Talk"By Dr. Nero Cavalieri It is a well established fact that our mental status affects our body in many ways. For example, stress, in particular, chronic stress, can lead to a weakening and even breakdown of the immune system which then makes us susceptible to all sorts of diseases including heart attacks […]
Continue reading "You Don’t Have To Be Lonely"By T.B. Knight We live in a society that obsesses over sex, uses profanity in everyday conversation, and people jump ahead in lines at the supermarket or theatre. Athletes pound their chests when scoring or making a good play, reveling in their moment of glory as they perform before the TV cameras, while spectators […]
Continue reading "HUMILITY"By T.B. Knight A woman recently buried her husband of fifty years. She had known and loved him since she was a child and, although he was twenty years her senior, she couldn’t wait until she was old enough for him to notice her, love her, and ask her to be his wife. […]
Continue reading "LIVING TO BE LOVED"By Dr. Nero Cavaliere A platonic relationship is one that exists between a man and woman that is devoid of any sexual intimacy; being friends without benefits, as it is known today. Is it unrealistic to think that a man and woman can maintain a purely non-sexual relationship? I believe they can […]
Continue reading "Can a Man and Woman have a Platonic Relationship"WHY did we meet long years of yore? And why did we strike hands and say: “We will be friends, and nothing more ”Why are we musing thus to-day? Because because was just because, And no one knew just why it was. Why did I say good-by to you? Why did I sail across the […]
Continue reading "BECAUSE"By T.B. Knight One of the most important elements of a good relationship is the degree in which two individuals are able to communicate with each other. How often do we hear ” He doesn’t understand me”, “I can’t get through to her”, and “He just doesn’t get it”. The ability to express ourselves clearly […]
Continue reading "Say What You Mean"Written by Dr. Nero Cavaliere In Romantic relationships the assurance of a deep and lasting commitment remains the elusive butterfly for many who wish to take the relationship to the next level: Marriage. The […]
Continue reading "MARRIAGE: THE ULTIMATE COMMITMENT"Written by T.B. Knight Loneliness is a universal emotion that affects just about everyone some time in their life. As social beings, we have an innate need to be with others of our species, especially those who are culturally closest to us. The strength of the need depends, to some degree, on our personality. […]
Continue reading "Loneliness"Dr. Nero Cavaliere Giving one’s self entirely to a romantic relationship and trying to please your partner as much as possible may certainly contribute to the maintenance of a love affair, however, the most important strategy to pursue if you want the relationship to grow stronger and more meaningful is to seek intimacy. The more […]
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