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Emotional Equation

Emotional Equation

by Keith Ruffner January 30, 2023 3 min read

Emotions are unique and don’t combine with other emotions because of their uniqueness.  My mood is the sum of all my emotions.  This is how I understood that it is possible to experience multiple emotions simultaneously.

 

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Mad or Sad?

Mad or Sad?

by Keith Ruffner December 30, 2022 4 min read

“I was sad, but I acted in an angry way.”  Has this ever happened to you, or has anyone ever told you this happened to them? I wasn’t sure if I was mad or sad, it seemed like both. The open letter I’ve written, is a mix of sad, disgusted, angry, fearful, bad, and surprised.
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Unexpected Social Connections

Unexpected Social Connections

by Keith Ruffner November 26, 2022 2 min read

When given the opportunity to make a connection with others, do you embrace the situation and let the conversation grow organically, or do you have a few things in mind to talk about when you meet someone for the first time?
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Joshua Prushing Through Art

What inspires you? Do you inspire others?

by Keith Ruffner November 24, 2022 4 min read

I am inspired to take a deep breath and express new thoughts by creating art and writing that inspires others. Thanks to our new friend Joshua, for sharing your amazing art, thoughtful approach, and for being an inspiration to us!
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Sweet Bunny Morphing into Green Hulk

Do you “Hulk out” when you’re hurting or angry?

by Keith Ruffner November 13, 2022 2 min read

We all do sometimes, even storybook bunnies. There is an easy explanation for this over-reactivity. Your brain was simply not prepared for the threat it perceived in that moment. And feelings easily overtake logic in a moment we think we’re in danger. We loved when Dr. Jacob Ham suggested that we may want to learn from “the Hulk” when that happens.
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The Magic of Words

The Magic of Words

by Keith Ruffner November 07, 2022 3 min read 1 Comment

Do you think about words, the definition, the etymology, and the meaning to the local people using them?  We can write our own story, making us the adventurous hero, an astronaut, a race car driver, a fashion designer, or anything we can dream. Writing words can give us power by helping us to understand ourselves, our feelings, and what we would like to do with our lives.

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Making Friends With Feelings

Making Friends With Feelings

by Keith Ruffner October 31, 2022 3 min read 3 Comments

We are on our way to realizing our dream of helping people understand and learn how to better communicate their feelings. Our first children's book created for this goal is almost ready! We are accepting pre-orders starting today and anticipate shipping books starting December 12.

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Healing Is A Slow Process

Healing Is A Slow Process

by Keith Ruffner December 15, 2021 4 min read

I'm still early in the recovery and investigation phase of my suffering. It's a much slower process than I'd like. I underestimated how hard it would be on me and those around me. While I haven't resolved everything, I am making substantial progress.
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Investigating Chronic Pain

Investigating Chronic Pain

by Keith Ruffner November 22, 2021 4 min read

I am still early in the investigation stage of my chronic emotional pain. While remaining gentle toward myself, I have identified some maladaptive coping mechanisms that I used to deal with my depression and anxiety. I now have hope and a path forward to a life of happiness and ease.  

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Allowing Chronic Emotional Pain

Allowing Chronic Emotional Pain

by Keith Ruffner November 15, 2021 3 min read

My previous blog on Acknowledging Pain was intentionally vague regarding whether my suffering is from physical or emotional pain. My chronic pain is emotional. So what's next in treating my chronic emotional pain?

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Acknowledging Chronic Pain

Acknowledging Chronic Pain

by Keith Ruffner November 11, 2021 3 min read 1 Comment

I suffer from chronic pain but can't remember when it first started or when it progressed from an occasional painful moment to a chronic, continual pain with only brief periods of relief.  

This is the beginning of my journey for help.

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"No One Cares – Work Harder”

"No One Cares – Work Harder”

by Keith Ruffner May 17, 2021 5 min read

Is the idea of “no one cares” part of our cultural history of ignoring and suppressing feelings? Is the idea of “work harder” part of our country’s history of Rugged Individualism? From wherever “no one cares – work harder” comes, it’s certainly not something I want to embrace. And, more importantly, it’s something I want to speak out against now that I know better. 

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