in following the principles taught in your book, especially the pause, has been life changing. What a simple thing to do, even though difficult at times, that makes such a difference. That pause allows me to gather my thoughts, acknowledge feelings instead of suppressing them, and make better responses. Praying each morning for help in recognizing when tension is beginning to build has also been key. I'm looking forward to the next step in my learning of emotional intelligence!

I was wondering why the written lessons dont show up as done when I clicked next after going through the material. I realized that in order for the course to mark it as finished I had to press the check mark button on the top right of my screen.

So I've been thinking about the ladder of inference and I think that I jump to conclusions almost everytime! It's difficult not to do so! I'm wondering though... if we stay on the 1st or 2nd rung will that make us emotionless? Any thoughts?

I’m truly grateful you’re here. This space was created for one purpose: to grow together. Emotional intelligence isn’t just a skill — it’s a journey inward that strengthens every part of our lives. My book Stronger on the Inside was written to help people understand themselves more deeply, communicate with clarity, and navigate emotions with confidence. But this community is where that growth becomes shared. As we begin, I’d love to hear from you: 👉 What does “being strong on the inside” mean to you? There’s no right or wrong answer — just your honest voice. Whether it’s resilience, self-awareness, faith, compassion, or learning to respond instead of react… your perspective matters here. Let’s build a place where we lift each other, learn together, and become stronger from the inside out. 💛 Drop your thoughts below — I can’t wait to read them.