If a writer decided to write a book about your life, what would be the genre? Comedy, drama, inspirational, etc. Why? Aaaaaaaaaaand, what would the title be?

I'd love to get a list going of people's favorite books or current reads! (or if you've written a book yourself, feel free to share that as well!). If you'd be so inclined, please feel free to share in this space. Also, if there's a book you would NOT recommend, share that too. I'm curious! My current reads: The Bible-trying to make this a daily habit Dune My most recent reads: In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addictions Fight Club Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder Disappointment with God Kasher in the Rye (NOT to be confused with Catcher in the Rye) Favorite Books: Man's Search for meaning-viktor frankl Elements-Transfiguration of Elijah -anonymous priest in the oriental orthodox church Daring Greatly (and a bunch of Brene Brown's other work--Gifts of Imperfection; I thought it was just me but it wasn't; Braving the WIlderness) Screwtape Letters and the Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis Atomic Habits Brother's Karamazov and Crime and Punishment by Dostoevsky Welcome to the Orthodox Church by Fredericka Matthews Greene (I'll continue adding, these are just top of mind right now! ) Thank you for the inspiration @Dan 'Remmy' Stourac Please add to the list: @Aleksandra Nedelkoski @Anastasia Cocioaba @Andres Mateo @George Arhip @Loren Angelo @Britni Burton @Tim Blacke @Christa Lovas @Anastasia Cocioaba @LaTanya Carter @Dan 'Remmy' Stourac @David Pepper @David Pepper @Dayna Kanouna @Dr. Melissa Partaka @John D @Rachel Featherstone @Julia Groth @William Guy @Kimberly Poirier @Lisa Papiez @Lisa Vanderveen @Mary Seguin @Michael Mcknight @Michelle Mann @Moni Matysiak @Rina Maniou @Ronnie McCabe @Peter Oconnell @Ruth aka Grace Rose @Ryanne Ryan @Tracy Stewart @Yana Vanoverberghe

Last week we did a general overview of some of the logical fallacies---these are sneaky thinking errors that can derail conversations and stop individuals from understanding each other. They can also derail our own ability to think clearly about a situation and add to suffering. Conflict (differing views) is normal in relationships, but sometimes arguments go in circles because of logical fallacies. Below we cover some of the more common fallacies as they occur in relationships and also HOW to address these in healthier ways! :) ***The little infographic at the end is a little cheatsheet for those who would want to use it/have a visual reminder**** ✨ Common Fallacies in Relationships: - 🎯 Straw Man: Twisting what your partner said. Example: “So you’re saying I never do anything right?” when they only mentioned forgetting the dishes. - 👥 Ad Hominem: Attacking the person instead of the issue.Example: “You’re too sensitive, that’s why this is a problem.” - ⚖️ False Dilemma: Acting like there are only two choices.Example: “Either we move in together now or you don’t really love me.” - 🔄 Circular Reasoning: Using the conclusion as the reason.Example: “I’m right because I know I’m right.” - 📊 Hasty Generalization: Exaggerating from one mistake.Example: “You forgot date night once, you clearly don’t care about me at all.” - 🧲 Appeal to Emotion: Trying to win with guilt or fear instead of logic.Example: “If you loved me, you’d agree with me.” 💡 Why it matters:When fallacies sneak in, the real issues get buried under defensiveness and blame. Recognizing them gives space for empathy, clarity, and compromise. 👉Question to ponder: Which of these fallacies (if any) do you catch yourself or others using in relationships? 🌱 HOW TO CHANGE THESE TO ENGAGE IN HEALTHIER COMMUNICATION Recognizing logical fallacies is the first step, but replacing them with healthier communication makes all the difference. Here’s how to shift some of these. :) ✨ Healthy Replacements for Fallacies:

Okay, here's one of my favorite cognitive distortions to pick on. The word in and of itself kind of has an adverse effect on me and it's the one that I hear so often in conversations. The part of me that desires freedom for myself/others automatically wants to fight this. The part of me that wants responsibility doesn't like how this word comes across (cloaked with guilt or shame). Instead of motivating positive action, this word comes with the weight of pressure, guilt, frustration which actually leads to DEmotivation! It also comes with implied messages that are also weighty and defeating. "Shoulds" sound like rules we must follow, but often they are unrealistic expectations that weigh us down. ✨ Examples of “Shoulds”: - 😓 “I should always be productive.” (underlying message: if i'm not productive, then I'm not good enough or I'm a failure) - 🏋️ “I should work out every single day or I’m failing.” - 🤦 “They should know what I need without me saying it.” (underlying message: if they don't know, they don't care enough) - 💼 “I should have achieved more by now.” (underlying message: I'm a failure, I'm not good enough) - 😔 “I shouldn’t feel this way.” (underlying message; there's something defective about me) 💡 Why it’s a problem:“Should statements” create unnecessary guilt and shame when directed inward, and resentment or disappointment when directed outward. They often set us up for failure because life rarely fits into rigid rules. It also ends up demotivating us from action--doing the exact opposite of what it's trying to do. ***Also, the brain has a hard time differentiating between the Should of "You shouldn't k*ll someone" vs. "You should clean your room***These are obviously different, however, the parts of the brain that are activated are similar. It wouldn't be helpful to feel the same level of guilt for both of these as they are not one and the same. 🌱 Healthier Perspective:Replace “should” with more flexible and compassionate language:

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