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Sloth. Running From That Which Is Hard

Sloth – running from that which is hard. The aim is sweetness and good feelings. Perhaps the opposite of this is maturity. Maturity can be defined as delayed satisfaction. Sloth is simply putting off the thing that is difficult by doing the thing that is comfortable or easy or the thing we like to do. […]

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Envy: find it difficult when others succeed when you do not?

Envy – unhappy when others do well. Do you find it difficult when others succeed when you do not? Are you envious of others’ happiness or contentment. Do you cringe when you see someone who seems to have everything in life under control? Scarcity Mentality As with previous posts I think we can all relate […]

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Impulse Control (Gluttony) and EQ

Impulse Control – resist what is best In my teaching to become a Certified Coach I learned there are five levels of human maturity. The first level is complete dependence as a tiny baby and the fifth is the ability to synthesize and to recognize complexity. The third level is typical in our adolescence. We […]

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Wrath And The Daily Consequences of Impatience

Wrath – easily irritated, lacking sweetness, have little patience to wait. You may know this better as anger or frustration or impatience. Do you seek the truth? Or, do you always want to be right? Do you have a control problem? Are you easily irritated? Are you always in a hurry? Do you Think slowing […]

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Pride: Unchecked Comparison of Others

Do you suffer from pride? When someone offers to help you, are you very selective because you see them as inferior? Are you quick to compare yourself to their abilities, talents or skills. Do you find fault in others to elevate your opinion of yourself? Do you have enough self-awareness to recognize this imperfection in […]

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