by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle | Dec 3, 2019
A behind the scenes look. I posted something on social media recently that tugged at a lot of hearts. You know me, I am big on us getting better at being in relationship with each other in every area of our lives. That means home, work, school, religious institutions,...
by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle | Nov 12, 2019
I wasn’t. Her body language said so much. I could see the discomfort long before it was her turn to speak. Twisting uncomfortably in her chair, a frown appearing, disappearing and reappearing. I had the feeling that her palms were sweaty, eyes looking down a lot...
by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle | Nov 6, 2019
No matter what conflicts arise, I try to build or maintain relationships as a primary goal. Yesterday on my way to the airport, I had to stop at the ATM at my neighborhood TD Bank. Now, I always leave plenty of time (try to reduce the amount of unnecessary conflict),...
by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle | Oct 22, 2019
Let me talk to parents a moment here. “To fear is one thing. To let fear grab you by the tail and swing you around is another.” – Katherine Paterson, author children’s novels Fear Wears Many Disguises Fear is a very strong motivator. It’s an invisible accomplice...
by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle | Oct 8, 2019
Say something to someone who looks like they need a kind word. Pull back and pause in that situation that made you so mad at someone that you just had to say something. And then let it go. Call them. You know who I am talking about. Catch yourself judging someone else...
by Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle | Sep 17, 2019
I have learned a lot about patience from my youngest son much more out of necessity than desire. Until this became a mandatory assignment for my need to parent him in a way that would help him love himself, I embraced, loved and committed myself to my impatience. I...
