Necessary Endings is an excellent book by Dr. Henry Cloud. If you are looking for wisdom on how to end a relationship or some form of commitment, this is the book for you.

Sometimes the greatest wisdom and truth in life comes from the margins… places of weakness and vulnerability.

Do you have a relationship that has died and you don’t know what to do about it? God offers a map for us to follow if you are willing to try. Here are four steps you can take.

Jill Kinmonth Boothe was an Olympic skiier whose career ended in a tragic accident. But by reframing her perspective she was able to use accident as a springboard to help others.

What does the Bible say about shame? The Bible can be read through a shame grid, meaning that it shows how shame came into the world and how God heals our shame.

Brene Brown has become successful talking about something that no one wants to talk about: SHAME. Shame is the great inhibitor. It keeps individuals and organizations from becoming what they were meant to be. Wise leaders will learn all they can about shame.

People often refuse to forgive their offender because they see un-forgiveness as their defender. Their protection. But choosing not to forgive is more like a cancer that slowly eats away at you over time. Is that what you want? Consider another way.

Brene Brown talks about how telling our story to others creates connection. So I invited our staff on a retreat to tell their stories to one another. Who needs to hear your story?

The pain of shame is often associated with failures. Losers. The inadequate. But shame is often rooted in the psyche of the successful purpose. This post looks at the source of the shame that lived deep within Lt. Dan in the movie, Forrest Gump.

People often confuse shame and guilt. But they are not the same. This post looks at the difference.

Demi Lovato has had her struggles as she looks to find meaning in her life. This brief post looks at where we turn to find our value and purpose.

If you struggle with low self-worth, you might be your own worst enemy. Henri Nouwen says that our low self-worth makes enemies of friends. How can we undo this?

Rush Limbaugh was known for his bombastic and offensive style. His “apology” serves as an example of what not to do when making amends.

Shame often makes a person feel like damaged goods. How to you heal the pain of shame? This post gives some insight.

Desmond Tutu faced hatred with forgiveness. Here are three quotes of his that you might find helpful.

Tony Robbins interviewed Alice Herz-Sommer and she revealed the power of music.

As people age, they incur incredible losses: health, friends, hearing, etc. It’s easy to despair. But we can fall into the same despair if we don’t focus on the right things.

When was the last time you felt totally accepted by someone? This post is a brief reflection on experiencing it in a simple way.

Shootings are common in our world today. Is there a common denominator that links these shootings? Could it be rooted in the shooters shame?