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Stop MANAGING your emotions and start PROCESSING them.
Most people have the mistaken idea that emotions are to be managed. When you process your
Mexico Part 8: Swimming in the Contaminated Lake.
We stop for lunch in Ajijic for lunch. That’s me, looking at the menu, deciding what to
Mexico Part 7: The Tide is out on Mexico’s Largest Lake.
Next we visit the town of Chapala. I’m informed this is little Canada because so many
Mexico Part: 6 Yikes! We’ve missed our bus!
I was relieved to find Adrianna who spoke English. We chatted away as we wandered back to our
Mexico Part 5: Through the large metal gates to Fernandez’s ranch
After more milling around and warnings not to take pictures of his house or go near it, the
Mexico Part: 4 Waiting for access to Vincente Fernandez’s ranch.
We’re riding along. The weather is good. Our driver and tour guide, Gloria, is chatty, fun
Mexico Part 3: Oooops. I’m on the wrong bus!
Today, (Wednesday, July 17/13) another good day for touring. Yesterday, I’d talked
Mexico Part 2: Blue Jeans and Affection
The first thing I noticed when I started walking to the town square was the big Walmart next to the
Mexico Part 1: “Rain me a River”
On Monday, I spent the day travelling from Vancouver through Phoenix to Guadalajara, Mexico.
What Everyone Should Know about Anger. Part 5: The healthy way to express anger.
The urge to smash something is a common reaction people have when they are angry. Many people,
What Everyone Should Know about Anger. Part 4: It’s OK to be angry. It’s what you say and do when you’re angry that matters.
Scenario: Jack was furious at his boss for undermining his authority yet again. He wanted to quit!
What Everyone Should Know about Anger. Part 3: It is healthy to channel your anger in constructive and productive ways.
Anger is energy. Anger expressed positively can convince a lover or a child that he or she is
