I believe people have much to teach us and that we truly are equals. I was raised to believe that people, given the chance, can make something of themselves. But I do not value someone being wealthy or having stuff or having power as being successful.

It is easy to understand the reactions of those who respond to the emotional vampires in their lives with umbrage, anger, ridicule and pain. Those feelings are real, but in choosing to nurture them we imprison ourselves.

By David Sbarra, Ph.D. For YouBeauty In the spirit of the upcoming 'Twilight' movie, I would like to talk about the undead: vampires. More precisel...

Inevitably, we've all got a bit of vampire in us, especially when we're stressed. The solution is to own up to where you may be draining

In relationships, it's important for couples to respect each other's energy needs. Honoring your energy isn't selfish. It will increase your patience and capacity to love.

In 27 years of spiritual counseling, I've seen all sorts of us use old coping methods that no longer work. This book is a serious upgrade.