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Relationships
Where Is the Love?

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on December 25, 2020

If love resides within the heart, is its memory lost when the heart dies or is removed for transplantation? Is it possible to lose love a heart has spent a lifetime accruing? 

If love resides within the heart, is its memory lost when the heart dies or is removed for transplantation? Is it possible to lose love a heart has spent a lifetime accruing? 

Media
Share the Treasure. There's Plenty to Go Around

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on July 29, 2020

With the world-wide-web, cell phones, social media, and Skype, we can instantaneously connect with one another halfway across the world. But are we really connecting?

With the world-wide-web, cell phones, social media, and Skype, we can instantaneously connect with one another halfway across the world. But are we really connecting?

Fear
Embracing the Forced Leisure

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on March 23, 2020

In such unsettling times of quarantine, it's easy to become consumed with fear. It would be much better to embrace life's pause, allowing for greater enlightenment to unfold.

In such unsettling times of quarantine, it's easy to become consumed with fear. It would be much better to embrace life's pause, allowing for greater enlightenment to unfold.

Depression
A Good Way to Die

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on March 7, 2020

As we reach the moment of our transition to the active side of eternity, we must let go of the disappointment of tasks left undone and concentrate on those missions accomplished.

As we reach the moment of our transition to the active side of eternity, we must let go of the disappointment of tasks left undone and concentrate on those missions accomplished.

Relationships
Be More Selfish

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on December 5, 2019

The chaos and turmoil most of us experience, along with the indifference we feel toward our fellow world traveler, is our own fault. The solution is simpler than you think.

The chaos and turmoil most of us experience, along with the indifference we feel toward our fellow world traveler, is our own fault. The solution is simpler than you think.

Laughter
Laughter Is Cheap Medicine

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on July 18, 2019

Are you aware of the beneficial "side-effects" of laughter? Along with the release of endorphins, they also enhance the immune system!

Are you aware of the beneficial "side-effects" of laughter? Along with the release of endorphins, they also enhance the immune system!

Education
Life Isn't Unfair

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on March 25, 2019

Crap happens. The choice is whether to resist the pain or to accept the experience as a gift, learning from it valuable lessons that can become the catalyst for change.

Crap happens. The choice is whether to resist the pain or to accept the experience as a gift, learning from it valuable lessons that can become the catalyst for change.

Depression
A Not So Happy Meal

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on January 18, 2019

Incessant exposure to the negative energy percolating through our world is poisoning the innocent and fertile minds of our children.

Incessant exposure to the negative energy percolating through our world is poisoning the innocent and fertile minds of our children.

Addiction
Ending The Silence, While Nurturing It

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on September 20, 2018

We’ve got an opioid mess here, folks, and it's our own fault. We have helped to create an instant gratification society. Sadly, we're seeing just a small tip of the iceberg.

We’ve got an opioid mess here, folks, and it's our own fault. We have helped to create an instant gratification society. Sadly, we're seeing just a small tip of the iceberg.

Anger
The Outrage of Rage

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on February 1, 2015

Any expression of anger, despite one’s attempt to hide it with a smile, is based on a judgment of some sort.

Any expression of anger, despite one’s attempt to hide it with a smile, is based on a judgment of some sort.

Environment
Returning To The Middle Path

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on July 29, 2014

Finding common ground from a space of diametrically opposing views is attainable by changing the thought that it can never happen!

Finding common ground from a space of diametrically opposing views is attainable by changing the thought that it can never happen!

Gratitude
Embrace the Falls of Your Life

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on June 8, 2013

We will all experience sadness and turmoil, but life can offer us valuable lessons we can use that empower us to grow in ways we never could have imagined.

We will all experience sadness and turmoil, but life can offer us valuable lessons we can use that empower us to grow in ways we never could have imagined.

Stress
Today's Saber Tooth Tiger

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on January 25, 2013

The "fight or flight" response to a perceived threat in humans and animals is identical. But humans have evolved to be much less successful in the handling of longterm stress.

The "fight or flight" response to a perceived threat in humans and animals is identical. But humans have evolved to be much less successful in the handling of longterm stress.

Media
A Not So Happy Meal

Dr. Terry A. Gordon LLC on November 26, 2012

Each day we sit down for meals. But with the TV blaring the day's news flashes, how often do we find ourselves more at peace for having had the experience?

Each day we sit down for meals. But with the TV blaring the day's news flashes, how often do we find ourselves more at peace for having had the experience?