Category Archives: Communication

Prepare for Peace

Posted on July 3, 2024 by admin

“If you want peace, prepare for war.” That is a fairly popular quote based on a similar sentiment expressed by Publius Vegetius Renatus. Despite its popularity, I see some problems with it. Here’s my take on the phrase. By itself, … Continue reading →

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4 Useful Realizations

Posted on June 26, 2024 by admin

Things have been going wonderfully overall for me lately. Along with that have been some interesting realizations. Here are some of them.

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How My Friends Make Me Feel Loved and Appreciated

Posted on June 19, 2024 by admin

I’ve written many blog posts about things I dislike in human interactions. Although those posts almost always also contain alternatives to the things I dislike, one of my best friends encouraged me to write a post focusing more on the … Continue reading →

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Two Different Responses

Posted on June 5, 2024 by admin

For as long as I can remember, I have gotten in trouble for making the exact same kinds of jokes that others have gotten praised for making. Someone known for saying blunt, often cruel things will make a joke at … Continue reading →

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My Take on Punishment

Posted on May 22, 2024 by admin

I’ve thought a lot about punishment over the last few years. There are a lot of different perspectives on this subject, and discussions around it often become heated in a hurry. Here is my take on punishment. To start, what … Continue reading →

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Slow Down, Please!

Posted on May 1, 2024 by admin

During one of Mister Rogers’ interviews with Charlie Rose, he expressed concern over how noisy the world had become, saying, “I’m very concerned that our society is much more interested in information than wonder. In noise rather than silence.” That … Continue reading →

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The Healing Power of Presence and Listening

Posted on April 17, 2024 by admin

I usually prefer to be by myself when I feel upset. On the rare occasions in which I’d like some company, I prefer that company keep the focus on me and my pain, just as I strive to keep the … Continue reading →

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The Value of Kids’ Books

Posted on April 3, 2024 by admin

Emotional work can be difficult at times. Sometimes it’s even exhausting. What makes it more challenging are works that are hard to understand and even harder to practice. Some writers on these subjects seem to think that including lots of … Continue reading →

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Boundaries vs Nonviolent Communication

Posted on March 27, 2024 by admin

I’ve thought a lot about boundaries lately. My interest in this started in 2019 after I read the book Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend. Despite seeming to understand it at the time, I struggled to apply what I’d … Continue reading →

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Social Confusion

Posted on March 20, 2024 by admin

I don’t understand most human socializing. I used to get it, or at least was closer to getting it than now, but those days are long gone. To put it simply, I don’t understand what most humans are seeking to … Continue reading →

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