by Chris Legg | Jun 24, 2024 | Emotions, Marriage, Psychology, Relationships
Do you feel stretched, exhausted, or easily irritated in your relationships? You might be low on “psychological energy.” Each of us wakes up with some energy to face the day—physical energy, spiritual energy, emotional energy, and other kinds. I won’t break these down...
by Chris Legg | Jun 3, 2024 | Emotions, Marriage, Relationships
Why should we reflect on the five Greek words for love? Well, in English, we have a problem. We have one word for “mild preference in taste” and “undying loyalty.” That all-elusive, one-size-fits-all word is love. With a straight face, we say, “I love donuts,” “I love...
by Chris Legg | May 28, 2024 | Emotions
Tragically, everyone faces hardships, breakups, death, and suffering. So, grieving is a necessary part of life. While everyone grieves differently, it always feels frightening and foreign; so it’s helpful to discuss a few common issues. As a professional counselor,...
by Chris Legg | Nov 20, 2023 | Emotions, Psychology, Relationships
“Put on your happy face,” “Second place is the first loser,” “I must not make any mistakes,” “This is all wrong.” Sound familiar? How about “I’ll never be good enough,” no matter how successful, beautiful, or wealthy? Are these sayings that motivate you or bring you...
by Chris Legg | Oct 9, 2023 | Disorders, Emotions, Relationships
Babies usually have two modes: Screaming or happy. There’s no in-between. They haven’t developed the ability to regulate their emotions yet. Sometimes, adults haven’t adequately developed to nuance their feelings either. Think of a peaceful, mellow person who responds...
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