The door can only be opened from the inside.

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT January 23, 2017 “The door to the human heart can be opened only from the inside.” –Spanish Proverb Questions I hear frequently are “How do I get them to trust me?,” “How do I get them to see the work I am doing?,” and...

How long does it take for bamboo to grow?

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT January 16, 2017 “How long does it take for bamboo to grow?” If you plant a Chinese bamboo seed, it will sit in the ground for five years and appear to not be making any changes.  Then, over a six-week period, it will...

Nesting Birds

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT January 2, 2017 “You can’t keep birds from flying over your head but you can sure keep them from building a nest in your hair.” –Chinese Proverb We do not have control over the thoughts that pop into our heads.  They...

The well of emotions

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT December 26, 2016 “And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was often times filled with your tears.” –Kahlil Gibran Addiction, at a deep level, is about avoiding uncomfortable emotions.  The avoidance of...

Diving for Pearls

Thought for the Week Timothy D. Stein, MFT, CSAT December 19, 2016 “Pearls don’t lie on the seashore.  If you want one, you must dive for it.” –Chinese Proverb Nothing of significant value comes without effort.  Sobriety, like diving for a pearl, comes with planning...