Emotional Time Out

Emotional Time Out

I received the nicest feedback on my most recent post from a gentleman thanking me for answering questions he had about Me Too, but had been afraid to ask. In that post, I explained that it’s natural for such questions to arise and suggested answers, referring to...
Me Too: Questions and Analogies

Me Too: Questions and Analogies

The Me Too movement raises emotions, questions and speculative answers. How could so many famous men have sexually harassed or abused women? Some of those men have made large, positive contributions to our society. Others, if not angels, at least seemed normal,...
Want or Need? The Answer’s in the Interests

Want or Need? The Answer’s in the Interests

In a Facebook group I administer, I raised a discussion question, “What does love mean to you?” Among many great, thought-provoking comments, one member quoted something she’d heard, “Love is giving what someone else needs, not what they want.” Another member followed...
Hope in a New Year

Hope in a New Year

Many thanks for your patience during my extra-long holiday break. I hope you enjoyed your holidays, and wish you all the best in 2018. It may seem that most news is bad news lately. But bad news gets more airtime than good news. I see many reasons for hope in the long...
Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

Why Do You Celebrate Christmas?

[Image is Margaret at a book signing.] Our brains are wired to focus on our differences when we disagree with someone. But in order to persuade or build consensus with that person, look for common ground and build from there. It’s hard to look for common ground when...