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Having an argument?

We all have arguments with loved ones, and finding a way through the conflict can sometimes be challenging.

When it seems like talking isn't working, resist the temptation to solve your issues using text messages.  

I love texting, and use it a lot.  However, the written word does not give your partner an opportunity to see your face, hear your voice, look into your eyes.  

Text messages are usually quick notes to say, "what do you want for dinner?  or, "Your mom called."   They aren't so great for things like, "You never listen to me," or "I can't believe you did that."

It can be tempting to text when you are angry, kind of a chance to get in the last word without having to actually talk to each other.  Texting in anger can be damaging to your communication and even your relationship.  

If you feel hurt, talk about it.  If you are angry, talk about it.  Just say, "no to texting when you are out of sorts.

Cynthia

Men at Work

Not the singing group from Australia, but a great group of guys are working on my house.  Right now, they are sanding the front windows - with a really loud sander, and getting ready to paint all the wood surfaces.

I love the work they do - they are careful and do a good job - some of you have already commented on how great things look.  I am excited about it all.

The office is closed today, because it is pretty noisy around here, but we'll be open as usual beginning tomorrow.

Happy Monday everyone.

Cynthia

ps - here is Saturday's photo - a bit late...

This is Shadow - he lives in Cape Coral FL with my sister and brother-in-law.  He's a good cat.

Inner Rhythms

I have been away from my blogging for most of the summer and I'd like to talk about that.

A lot of bloggers bet "blog guilt"  They have good intentions to blog, but for one reason or another, they don't do it.  Then they get back in the groove and promise themselves, and their readers, that they'll "try to do better."

I did not do that this time.  I stopped newsletters and CounselingBlog for the summer so I could focus on other things.  I have done a lot of continuing education, I have greatly enjoyed the gardening, and I have had some time for reflection.  II often talk with my clients about listening to their own inner voice - intuition, energy level, inner rhythm.  When we get out of touch with our inner wisdom, we can get really off course.

My inner self said, "take the summer off and don't worry about it!"  And that is just what I did.  I am back now, with new zest for blogging, and some interesting topics for my upcoming newsletters.  

I did make a new addition to the blog this summer.  I have started adding a "Saturday Photo."  Some picture of the dogs or the cats - or maybe even someone else's dog or cat, that makes me smile.  I hope you enjoy the photos too.  Me. Lolly is prominently featured in the posts, but since he is the therapy cat, I figure he deserves the advertising. 

So CounselingBlog is back in business, and I invite you to visit often to see what we are talking about.  Also, if you'd like to subscribe to the blog via RSS, just use the blue RSS button that is in the URL address bar.

Take care,

Cynthia

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Cynthia McKenna, LPC, NCC

Cynthia McKenna Counseling

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