Greetings from the
Editor:
A Sticky Beak
While living in Australia a few years ago,
I went to the Blue Mountains west of Sydney with two of my
female friends. We had a fun time playing, getting massages,
eating fun meals, and hiking (bushwalking to Aussies).
While out driving one afternoon, we stopped
at an overlook to enjoy the beautiful view. While gazing at
the view, my friend Val said I had a "sticky beak."
"What did you just say?" I asked,
and she repeated it. My confused expression led her to explain
that the expression meant that I had an above average
curiosity in something; that is, I was overly enthusiastic
while enjoying the view. As we talked, I learned the
expression also means sticking your beak, or nose, too far
into other peoples’ business. Well, we had a good laugh at
that because we both could see that trait in ourselves at
times.
When you read the second half of my
codependency article and you want to lighten up a bit, you
might remember that most of us have a little bit of a
"sticky beak."
Fortunate blessings,
Suzanne
by Suzanne E. Harrill
In the last issue we discussed what
codependency is, looked at the history of codependence, and
how to identify the fine line between being selfless and
taking care of others verse the disease of over-caring for
others and fostering unhealthy dependency. Now we will look at
the dysfunctional family to remind ourselves of some of the
ways we learned to be codependent. It is never too late to
heal the parts of ourselves that are wounded, shut down., and
repeating unhealthy patterns of emotional dependency.
Educating ourselves begins the process of transforming
codependency into responsible nurturing and giving to
others...
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By Suzanne Harrill
MONTHLY ON LINE AFFIRMATIONS.
Affirmations to support self-esteem and spiritual growth
now available in monthly installments. This is an updated
edition of the seed thoughts and affirmations in the book,
Affirm Your Self Day by Day. Only available here on line.
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Question: My name is Sandy and I
began seeing life through new lenses about a year and a half
ago. I have read many self-help books, but do not seem to be
able to make changes in my life. I throw out new ideas and try
new behaviors with my family, but do not experience much
success.
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