Opportunities to Find Deeper Power

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT August 5, 2013 “Opportunities to find deeper power within ourselves come when life seems most challenging.” -Joseph Campbell When we are in the middle of our most challenging times, it is easy to feel...

The Stockdale Paradox

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT July 29, 2013 The Stockdale Paradox Admiral Jim Stockdale was the highest-ranking naval officer held as a prisoner of war in Vietnam.  When asked what it took to survive the Vietnam POW experience, Admiral Stockdale...

Raking Leaves in the Wind

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT July 22, 2013 Raking Leaves in the Wind Putting effort into changing things that are not working in our lives is important but that is only half of the equation.  The other half is changing the patterns and influences...

Learning To Be Royalty

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT July 15, 2013 Learning To Be Royalty “Mothers give sons permission to be a prince but the father must show him how. Fathers give daughters permission to be a princess and mothers must show them how.  Otherwise,...

Would You Marry Yourself?

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT July 8, 2013 Would you marry yourself? No one is perfect.  And while that is not an excuse for ignoring your own problematic behaviors and interactions, it is also not license to beat yourself up due to your...