Dealing with Criticism and Respecting Diversity of Beliefs

Dear Diary, I recently watched a video featuring a devout Catholic criticising ‘A Course in Miracles’ – the spiritual journey I’m currently engaged in. He accuses it of misrepresenting the Bible, claims it was written by the Devil, and offers other criticisms along these lines. The most unsettling claim he makes is that Helen Schuchman,… [keep reading]

Managing Feelings of Criticism and Underappreciation

Dear Diary, Yesterday, I had to confront some old emotions – feelings of being attacked, criticized, and unappreciated. Here’s how the dynamic usually unfolds: I might ask friends or contacts for help, like finding a reliable contact for some renovation work for a potential house purchase, as was the case yesterday. In response, I receive… [keep reading]