Have you ever been in a situation where someone lashes out and you don’t understand why? This type of behavior is hurtful. How we respond to inappropriate outbursts can further escalate or de-escalate the hurt of the person involved and more importantly our relationships with one another. When unexpected conflict arises we can choose the next steps we personally take. We can: Maintain a quiet spirit-silence doesn’t mean agreement. By remaining calm we can listen and just be w

Lifestyle decisions are not just about finances. Personal decisions (regarding relationships and choices) continue to influence if not further define the picture of who we are personally. Choices we make throughout our lifetime effect our ability to find joy and peace. We can choose to live simply or continue to live “complicated”. What I mean by that, from a relationship viewpoint, is sometimes we truly are the ones who bring drama/complications into our life, or we are the