Deceivers

How do we Recognize & Deflect Them? Throughout our lives we will encounter deceivers. Our background and childhood training does not always prepare us for those times.   As a result, we can become hypervigilant, stressed, fearful and feel powerless to deflect and defend our health, hearth and emotions from such beings.   Deceivers do not just hang…

Dancing with the Deviants 

Recognize and Deal with Narcissists, Sociopaths, Energetic Vampires Many of us see the potential in others and would like to see it grow into a positive experience for us all.   There are those whose potential we see who are labeled narcissists, sociopaths and energetic vampires as well as other not so descriptive names. These types…

People Pleasers

Sacrificing Self for Another’s Happiness In the process of living with family, with being with friends and associates, we can unknowingly fall down the rabbit hole of people pleasing.  A people pleaser is an individual who mistakenly thinks or feels that if they can make another person happy that they themselves can be happy and,…

What is in the Emotional Air?

Humans by nature are herd animals. We like to be with family and friends for the purpose of sharing time, energy and ideas. We usually are raised in family groups.  Therefore, when something as powerful as a shut down comes along to tell us not to be near others it fights our beliefs and natural needs. Suddenly…

Highly Sensitive Persons

It is believed that at least 20% of the human population is deemed a Highly Sensitive Person (“HSP”).   Many HSPs only see themselves as Empaths, sensing the physical, emotional and mental expressions of others. This makes it impossible to be around crowds, loud noises and highly expressive people. (Dr. Judith Orloff has written many books to cope…

Barking Dog Syndrome

With higher levels of anxiety of late people might react strongly verbally. We call this the Barking Dog Syndrome.  The Barker may not know a better way to delay or discourage unwanted attention. A display of Barking Dog Syndrome is therefore an immediate demand for space. That snapping word, curse or harsh tone is an expression…