How We Influence People With Our Minds

How often have you felt that someone was staring at you? You probably turned around and immediately caught the gaze of the “starer”. Or maybe you’ve unintentionally done this to someone else. What has not been realized until quite recently is that when you focus on another person, either within eyesight or geographically distant, then [...]

On Being Normal

by: N. Jay Tow, LMHC  Board Certified Sexologist Have you ever wondered if you are normal?  Do you spend time comparing yourself to others?  It is not uncommon to have these thoughts because we tend to judge many things as being normal or not normal.  If people don’t perceive themselves as having “acceptable” thoughts, feelings, [...]

Surviving Child Sexual Abuse and Thriving

By: N. Jay Tow, LMHC Board Certified Sexologist Millions of adults in the United States were victims of some degree of sexual abuse when they were children. In most cases this abuse leaves its affects to a greater or lesser degree. The affect it has on people when they become adults is dependent on many [...]

Positive Quotes – August 3rd – 2011

1) “Don’t be a cloud because you failed to become a star.” (unknown author) 2) “The world must learn to work together or finally it will not work at all.” (unknown author) 3) “When faced with a situation you wouldn’t touch with a “ten foot” pole, your duty is to find a store selling eleven-foot [...]

Two Wolves Inside Us All

An old Cherokee told his grandson, “My son, there is a battle between two wolves inside us all. One is Evil. It is anger, jealousy, greed, resentment, inferiority, lies, & ego. The other is Good. It is joy, peace, love, hope, humility, kindness, empathy, & truth.” The boy thought about it, and asked, “Grandfather, which [...]