Nostalgia – Forward or Backward?
We have all experienced nostalgia. Perhaps it is when we look at photos from high school, run into an old college buddy, or hear a song on the radio from when we were dating. At those times, we are “taken back.” At the same time, recollections can be just as powerful when they are negative…
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No One Wants to See Me!
This is really true. No one calls me up to say, “Our marriage is terrific and we aren’t having any problems but we would like to come in and pay you money – just to visit.” I have never once received a call like that. As a matter of fact, I don’t usually hear from…
DetailsNew Year’s New Image
“This is it! The year when I will finally get that new body that I have dreamed about. Oh yes, I have said that before, but this time I really mean it. I have seen the relentless commercials on TV about the discounted gym memberships. You know – the ones that show carb starved men…
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I was intrigued recently as I heard a speaker use this word “nevertheless.” It is not a word that we hear much now days. Probably more popular alternatives are words like – “yet,” “therefore,” or “even so.” But “nevertheless” was such an appropriate word in the context in which he used it. As I listened,…
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Need More Oxytocin?
First, if you are not familiar with oxytocin, in short, it is a chemical in the brain “believed to be involved in controlling fear, stress, social interactions, love, empathy, and the bonding with and acceptance of others.” It is a chemical that can strengthen good and positive feelings. Who wouldn’t want that? Last time I…
DetailsNeed a New Password?
I came across an article a few months ago in which the author was complaining about the continual need for new passwords. I could relate as every 90 days my university wants me to change my computer password. In the case of the author of the article, his company made him change his every 30…
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The functions of kissing were the subject of a recent study. Researchers wondered what is it about exchanging saliva that couples find desirable. As a part of nearly every culture in the world, kissing has been found to be a great source of information gathering. Now while that may sound strange, think about it. You…
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