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- SWEET (?) REVENGESubmitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Janet PfeifferIf your brother said something hurtful to you, how would you respond? If your best friend betrayed you, what would you do? If your neighbor damaged your property and failed to make restitution, how would you handle it? Some seek revenge. They subscribe to the adage, "Don't get mad. Get ...
Views: 1548(3 votes) - "WHY ME?" and TOMATOES - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Janet Pfeiffer"I did everything I was supposed to: I worked hard, raised my family, helped others. Now I'm retiring and want to enjoy life and I'm diagnosed with cancer. It's not fair!" A tearful "Susan" sat in my office last year, steeped in anger over the injustice of her diagnosis and fluctuating ...
Views: 964(3 votes) - Ping-Pong: It's All in My Head - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Janet PfeifferGoodwill and Profit were playing ping-pong in my head. My new book, The Secret Side of Anger, was just released in paperback. The original version, in audio, has been on the market since 2008. Friday's mailbox contained an order for the 4 CD set, retailing for $39.99. What the buyer didn't ...
Views: 1189(2 votes) - "NEVER EVER ASK THIS QUESTION" - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Janet PfeifferNever, ever ask this question! It is the quickest way to offend someone and turn an ordinary conversation into an argument. We've all encountered someone who is upset, distressed, angry, sad or not in a positive frame of mind. In an effort to find out what's wrong, we sometimes blurt out a ...
Views: 1027(2 votes) - The Only Race that Matters - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Janet PfeifferAs a child, I grew up aware of two distinct races: black and white. I don’t know who made this determination but that is what society taught us and we accepted it. I must have somehow lost touch with the world for a period of about two decades. When I finally reconnected I discover multiple ...
Views: 841(2 votes) - Let Go (of) My Ego - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Janet PfeifferI have a family member who has issues with me (Go figure!). We got along well our entire lives but many years ago, “C’s” attitude towards me changed dramatically and with no explanation. All communication between us ceased (“C’s” choice, not mine) and family get-togethers became extremely ...
Views: 1427(3 votes) - "Who's To Blame For Your Anger?" - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Janet Pfeiffer"Who's To Blame For Your Anger?" Have you ever noticed how angry people seem to be? They can fly off the handle for the least little thing. Insignificant events become valid excuses to lash out at someone or something. The damage they do can be irreparable. The pain they can cause others is ...
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