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By: Dwight Bain, LMHC, NCC Roots of Resentment are fueled by Trying Want fewer conflicts with your family? Stop the subtle ‘lies’ that hurt feelings.  That’s what a counselor told me the first year Sheila and I were married. Stop trying and start doing. I think he was borrowing a quote from Master Yoda in the Star Wars film who said, “Do or Do not. There is no Try.”  Tried it. It worked and that’s when I learned the secret to resolve needless conflict. “Trying is Lying. Only Doing builds Trust.” When we say the word “Try” it doesn’t mean much. Consider these popular phrases: I am going to try to - Lose the weight Quit smoking Get more sleep Be on time Pay off the credit card this month Watch less TV and read more Spend less time on Facebook And my #1 favorite… “I’m going to try to get to the gym.” Behavior is based on belief. What we believe pulls us toward action. It’s very powerful. Until you really believe something you c...

The Lie of Facebook By: Christine Hammond, LMHC I don’t know about you, but if I see one more “cute” cat video on Facebook, I’m going to scream. How is it that my friends have time to find and then post silly videos? Are their lives so ‘purrfect’ (pun intended) that they have the luxury to do this? Or… is it a façade? Facebook allows a person to literally paint and alter their image without any consequences for false identity or misrepresentation. Think of it as a giant modern art canvas where realistic images are absent and abstract images are present. There is plenty of room for interpretation. My frustration over the videos is more about my interpretation of their time in comparison to mine, rather than an accurate reflection of my friend’s life. Don’t waste energy on interpretative art. Instead, let it be what it is.   Facebook: America’s Addiction By: Cara Griffin-Locker If you are like most people you probably have a Facebook accoun...