Category Archives: Personal

The Psychology of Knitting

Posted on September 28, 2015 by carri

What do I mean writing about the psychology of knitting? Knitting is a hobby. How can there be any psychology about making things out of yarn? What the heck is this psychology thing about? I’ve been toying with writing this … Continue reading →

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How Can I Be Happy?

Posted on August 6, 2015 by carri

We all want to be happy, right? But being happy can seem elusive. It’s like nailing jello to a tree…trying to be happy just tends to make happiness slip through our fingers…or our thoughts…or blow away like feathers on a … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With These People????

Posted on May 11, 2015 by carri

Why do some people always grumble and complain? Why do some act as if they are entitled….to your kindness, your understanding, your generosity? What is wrong with people who are ungrateful and/or demanding? We’ve all met someone like this. Everyone … Continue reading →

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A Palpable New Excitement

Posted on March 9, 2015 by carri

Yes, that’s correct, I am filled with a palpable new excitement. I attended a Level I workshop on EFT this past weekend, in Emeryville California. EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques, and it is a form of energy therapy. My … Continue reading →

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It’s February…Love Is In The Air

Posted on February 2, 2015 by carri

It’s February, love is in the air! February in the US is the month of cupid arrows and love songs, with February 14 marking Valentine’s Day. My darling husband calls Valentine’s Day….as well as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Secretary’s Day … Continue reading →

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Give The Gift Of You

Posted on December 22, 2014 by carri

This holiday season, give the gift of you. Know that there is nothing you can buy in a store that is more valuable to the people who love you, than your time and attention. Slow down and listen. Stop and … Continue reading →

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Serenity: My Gift To All

Posted on December 8, 2014 by carri

The gift I would give to all this holiday season is the gift of serenity. As my husband and I were out Christmas shopping yesterday, we talked about the things we want to give. The more we talked, the more … Continue reading →

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Saving The World-One Person At A Time

Posted on December 1, 2014 by carri

Today I spoke with a teen who told me that she “wants to save the world.”  She made me smile to myself, and I thought about how she and I share a common goal. I also feel a passion for … Continue reading →

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Simply About Suicide

Posted on August 16, 2014 by carri

This post is simply about suicide. I tried to come up with a catchy title. It is such a profound subject, that catchy titles seemed to trivialize the reality. So, this is simply a post about suicide and what it … Continue reading →

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Avoiding The Urge to Control Your Partner

Posted on June 5, 2014 by carri

How can you avoid the urge to control your partner?  You love being with your partner and doing things with them, and when you are apart, it feels like everything might unravel.  Do you have difficulty trusting that your new … Continue reading →

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