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Defend against defensiveness without losing your integrity
I keep encountering highly defensive people, people that seem to take everything I say out of context and…
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The power is yours: You don’t choose how you’re treated, but you do choose what comes next
I’ve been targeted by bullies more than I care to admit. Even my parents kind of bullied me. …
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Be Kind, Choose You, Choose your focus, Compassion, Integrity, Let’s rethink that, Mean people, Take care of your self, Trust yourselfA Little Goes a Long Way: Navigating Mean Girl Energy with Compassion, Discernment, and Strength
I seem to keep encountering mean girl energy, everywhere I look. It’s making me feel crazy. What can…
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What I ended up believing about God: From driftwood to shimmering threads
Mom, are you religious? I wish I was religious. I think it would make life so much easier. …
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Estrangement was the outcome, not the decision
I am angry with my family/friend and wanting to cut them off. I know that you cut off…
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Choose to face the situation directly – it might not be as scary as you think
When people get upset with me, I don’t know how to handle it and I tend to run…
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Being a “better” person isn’t all about how you treat others – you have to treat yourself well first
I’ve been trying so hard to grow and become a better person but people are still not treating…
Cary Rinken
Hi, my name is Cary RInken and I respond to questions I’ve been asked and questions I’ve been asking for years. I hope you enjoy!
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