Thought for today: Those of us who have gone through extended periods of unemployment know the shame and feeling of isolation that can come with that. Anyone could feel judged, discouraged, and afraid of the future, but those of us with the disease of debting can feel it doubly. A member shares: “Unemployed, I decided to go […]
Continue reading →Thought for today: History is strewn with stories of people denying their need to change, resisting to the end. Dictators have fought to the last breath. Alcoholics sometimes need to lose everything to try recovery. What is it about denial that is so blinding? Embarrassment, spurred on by pride, keeps us in denial. It’s embarrassing to […]
Continue reading →Thought for today: Determination and will power are qualities worth drawing on sometimes, but not always. At work, they can help us accomplish goals, solve problems and meet deadlines. But will power can also lead us away from better choices. What we see as reality today may be obscured by old character defects such as self-centered fear and pride. If that’s the case, determination […]
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