A Treasure To Be Shared

A wise old Irish Catholic gentleman and fellow parishioner that this blogger once knew, three decades ago or thereabouts, said that three things lie at the heart of all people's satisfaction or unease. He spoke in shorthand. God, i.e., issues of faith and belief. Money, i.e., issues of employment and debt. Sex, i.e., a relationship or the end of a relationship. To put it another way, man finds meaning or is wounded by what he believes in or by what he has lost faith in. what he does, by how he sustains himself, or by a loss of livelihood. who he loves and trusts or by who has betrayed his trust, or whose trust he has betrayed. That Catholic gentleman provided a litmus test in aid of helping a wounded person identify himself, his needs versus his wants, his virtues and vices, to provide him with wisdom when he is in most need of a true perspective, understanding, and mercy. Can we be honest with God and others if we are not willing to be honest with ourselves?   Can we expect to fin...

Are those addicted to their phones contributing to a rise in street-level, home, and workplace conflict? Counsellors and professional mediators seem to think so. And the children and youth who have ended their lives due to bullying on social media? And the people maimed or killed by distracted drivers ? BYU/Nystrom & Associates/PT/State Farm | Overuse of cell phones can hinder face-to-face encounters, decrease the quality of relationships, and cause misunderstandings, all of which can have a detrimental effect on communication. Even if a phone is not being used, its presence can provide distractions that prevent people from participating fully in and connecting with others in real-time discussions. 1. Disrupted Face-to-Face Interactions Phubbing The act of snubbing or ignoring someone in a face-to-face interaction by constantly checking or using your phone is called "phubbing". Reduced Engagement Even when trying to pay attention, a part of the brain may still be focused ...