Inner Child

Over the Hills and Far Away...

Denise M. Wilbanks | Posted 03.27.2012

Denise M. Wilbanks

Our culture has a way of fostering the belief that the "grass is always greener on the other side." I find it fascinating that the more we dream about what we want, the more we forget how to really dream.

Want To Feel Happier? Enjoy Childish Pleasures

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 03.19.2012

Gretchen Rubin

My children make me happy for many reasons, of course. But it strikes me that one reason they make me happy is they encourage me to engage more deeply with the physical world.

Holiday Shopping for Your Inner Child

Carol Smaldino | Posted 02.04.2012

Carol Smaldino

For those of us who are both afflicted and blessed by the tendency to feel deeply about people and things, we may find ourselves very conflicted about the flurry of expectations for us to spend money and experience joy for the "holidays."

Who Is Responsible for Your Feelings?

Margaret Paul, Ph.D. | Posted 01.31.2012

Margaret Paul, Ph.D.

If you pay careful attention to your emotions, you will discover, in your relationships with others, that it is often not another's behavior that is creating your misery or your inner peace or joy, but rather your own responses.

Nurturing Your Inner Adult

John Duffy, Psy.D. | Posted 01.11.2012

John Duffy, Psy.D.

I pose this challenge to anyone engaged in the lifelong process of nurturing the inner child: nurture your inner adult. Allow yourself to revisit the past. Process the pain. And then get a life.

Why Good Women Date Bad Guys

Toni Nagy | Posted 12.05.2011

Toni Nagy

One of the unexplainable mysteries of life, like what happens when we die, or what gluten is made of, is why perfectly nice women like bad guys. It is...

It's All Happening at the Zoo

Michael J. McCarthy | Posted 06.04.2011

Michael J. McCarthy

I went to the Denver Zoo recently to reflect. Quite often, a change of scenery helps give me a fresh perspective.

Finding Your Inner Artist

Tara Sophia Mohr | Posted 11.17.2011

Tara Sophia Mohr

Creating is delightful, fun and calming. It is spiritual, healing and transformative. Finding your creativity will help your physical health as well as make you a kinder, more generous person.

Ask Maddisen - How To Enjoy The Wisdom Of Your Inner Child

Maddisen K. Krown | Posted 11.17.2011

Maddisen K. Krown

Speaking aloud in a loving voice, say "hi" to your inner child and let him know that you'd like to have a talk. Be still.

How To Tame Your "Inner Brat"

Alex Pattakos | Posted 11.17.2011

Alex Pattakos

Consider this: as consumers in a highly-technical society, we have come to expect efficiency and convenience, as well as instant gratification and quick turnarounds.