What does it mean to explain something?
Whether it’s…..
outside yourself (“How does this work?”),
within yourself (“What do you believe?”) or
between the two (“Why did you do…
Explain vs. Explore
Therapeutic Distinctions
Presence of the Negative vs. Absence of the Positive
It’s fair to say that many times people are blocked from happiness and a sense of meaning by something negative.
It could be a bad boss, attitude, health, weather or childhood; or the problem could be a broken water heater, bank account or promise.
S…
Intentional vs. Invitational
This is another entry in my ever-increasing collection of “therapeutic distinctions”, pairs of words that relate to each other while containing subtle but important differences in meaning. Since I pay very close attention to words I’m constantly …
"If" vs. "Is"
Regular readers know that I often write about what I call “therapeutic distinctions”, pairs of words or concepts with similar meanings that contain important and even life-altering distinctions, or which initially seem to have little in common but which…
"Got to" vs. "Get To"
This is another in a long series of what I call “therapeutic distinctions”, pairings of concepts that are similar to each other but which contain subtle yet important differences that can significantly affect a person’s quality of life. Such is the d… …many of the decisions you are required to make are based in response to some need. In countless situations you have to do “x” if you want to get “y”.
Strong vs. Discerning
A common measure of progress in any endeavor is enhanced strength or power. Whether it’s a wrestler, boxer or football player, the stronger person has the advantage. Similarly, it is obviously better for a person to have the strength to withstand a d…
Reasons vs. Excuses
This is another in an increasingly long series of what I call “therapeutic distinctions”, pairs of words that seem similar but which have subtle differences in meaning that can be helpful to reflect upon. Such is the case when considering the relation…
Smart vs. Wise
This is another in my ever-increasing list of “therapeutic distinctions”, pairs of words that at first glace may seem similar but which upon closer investigation reveal important differences that can be useful in the process of achieving personal chang…
Heal vs. Fix
This is another in a long line of posts I’ve published about what I call “therapeutic distinctions”, pairs of related concepts that are often used interchangeably but which reveal vitally important differences when examined more carefully. Such is the…
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