“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.” – George Bernard Shaw
By Judith E. Lipson, M.A., LPC
Who defines what’s reasonable for whom? Personally and professionally I know the importance of being true to oneself, yet our society continues to maintain what appears to be a double standard. People believe that they encourage individuals to be themselves and to follow their own path, yet they are simultaneously saying the following: I want you to look and act like this… Sit still… Try harder… Be like me.
I work with a number of individuals with the characteristics of attention deficit disorder, Asperger’s syndrome and autism. I focus on the gifts of these individuals and don’t perceive them as having disabilities – I continually strive to help others to see the gifts that these individuals have including: [Read more…]
Know the Power of Your Words and Thoughts 
You may have more than you realize.
Avoid separation from others and within yourself 
The events that occurred during your childhood can affect you as an adult.
Recognize the importance of gratitude and appreciation as well as their influence on our well-being.
Those extra pounds might not be what you think.
By Judith E. Lipson, M.A., LPC