In Henri Nouwen’s book The Return of the Prodigal Son, he says that the way to spiritual fatherhood is forgiveness. It is through constant forgiveness that we become like the Father.
I have often said I forgive you but even as I said these words, my heart remained angry or resentful.
I still [...]
Yup you read it right. Neurobiology is a big word for how the brain works. Addictions are those things we can’t stop doing because it feels good. Sexual arousal parallels that of cocaine in its relationship to “pleasure” chemicals in the brain (dopamine for those of you with inquiring minds). Studies show that as far [...]
The second form of insecure relationship is called the ambivalent attachment because it’s a mixture of desiring love weighed against anger. This style may develop when the child is unable to receive love and attention on a consistent basis from the caregiver. The child develops a framework of thinking that then carrys over into adulthood [...]