There are five main linguistic actions. Breakdowns in these actions generally result from “linguistic viruses.” They attack relationships, alter the structures of the individuals in them and cause dissatisfac¬tion, bad moods and even ill health. Learning what they are will allow you to listen to others more effectively, and heal them and yourself.

Last night I was given a ziploc bag containing a gift that will allow me to keep on giving and all my friends to do the same. It’s called Amish Friendship Bread. Here’s how it works and here’s the recipe for the starter so that you can join in this lovely tradition… click the title of this excerpt for more..

We are all patterned creatures… Patterns are the ego’s defence mechanism. Early in life we learned how to behave to get the love and approval we crave as humans. The Enneagram delineates the different kinds of patterns we develop and helps us to understand ourselves and others more precisely and more compassionately…. click the title for full posting