relationships

“An embrace always involved a double movement of aperture and closure. I open my arms to create space in myself for the other. The open arms are a sign both of discontent at being myself only and of desire to include the other. They are an invitation to the other to come in and feel at home with me, to belong to me.  Read More »

Several weeks ago I thought about blogging about what makes a hero. I didn’t, for I could not think of good examples that didn’t wear red or yellow spandex. I have an example now. My work supervisor is an amazing woman. She has a very simple and clear-headed, rational yet faith-filled perspective on our clients and the things that happen in our center.  Read More »

I have made the biggest mistake of my life.

I am a freshman in college, suffering from major depression. I have not been diagnosed; however, I am going in for treatment soon.

DON'T make my mistake.  Read More »

I had a very difficult conversation with a client on Monday. For the first time, she indicated to me a desire to part with her boyfriend, who is also in our program for homeless addicts. She feels threatened, however, not only because he has hit her in the past and, she feels, will do so again. She feels cornered because she doesn’t feel like she can report the abuse.  Read More »

I wrote this a few months ago but I figured it would
a.) Be great advice for someone
b.) At least give you a good laugh  Read More »

I am a large fan of Terminator films, and am currently enjoying Battlestar Galactica. Both of these delightful media venues paint a world in which machines take over the world, and humans fight them. They are both wonderful venues of entertainment, and I am not necessarily concerned about that scenario when I think about this topic.  Read More »

What does it all mean? Lately, I've just had a lot to say.

Our lives are filled with relationships. Good one's, bad one's, one's that don't mean anything in the end.
Some of them are good, some are wrought with drama and headache, sometimes you can pick the relationships you want
like with your friends but some relationships like family you are stuck with no matter what.  Read More »

At the end of the day, what’s the point? Is it strictly a reproduction method? Is it a way of maintaining social order? Are we all really two halves of the same whole looking to become complete?  Read More »