The “I Message” vs. the “You Message”

Psychologists often advise that when telling someone how you feel, it’s important to use an “I message” rather than a “You message.” This is especially important if you’re expressing something the other person would interpret as negative. For example, if you feel upset by something a friend has said, instead of saying “You made me

1 Aug, 2013
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Thoughts About The Statue Of Buddha

I have a huge statue of Buddha (about five-feet tall and 800 pounds) in my front garden. It’s unique, inspiring, and pleasing, and even a glance reassures me that everything’s going to be okay in a larger sense. The feeling reminds me of when my son Blake was a little boy sharing his fears.

4 Jul, 2013
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