Shalom for the Heart

I will let Rabbi Moffic's words speak for themselves:

What if one word could change your life? What if one word made sense of what was missing...and what is possible? That word is God's promise: Shalom. 

Shalom is right relationship... with others, ourselves, with God. It has worked for 4000 years. In the generous spirit he is known for, Rabbi Moffic exposes Christians to the power of that ancient Hebrew word. When you open up this book, you'll find ways to

stop worrying about being perfect by remembering only God is perfect (p. 9)

pray with intimacy and vision (p. 79) 

know the meaning of mystical Hebrew words (p. 134) 

uncover the 31 ways ancient rabbis have understood key biblical sayings 

And as you read, you will

soak up ancient wisdom in a five-minute devotion and prayer

laugh a little more as you get exposed to Jewish humor and wisdom

feel encouraged during a hectic day

Get Your Copy today to start bringing more Shalom into your life.

POWER: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse

This article is just too good not to post. Shahida Arabi talks about the tactics malignant narcissists and sociopaths use to manipulate others. The article, "20 Diversion Tactics Highly Manipulative Narcissists, Sociopaths And Psychopaths Use To Silence You" is taken from her book POWER: Surviving and Thriving After Narcissistic Abuse and closely mirrors my own experiences. Unfortunately for me, I didn't realize what the situation was until 15 years into our relationship.

I describe some of this emotional abuse in my book "Mythomania: A Psychodrama." At first, my standard response was frustration. After I discovered Angie's deceptions during the "Summer of Lies" in 2012, frustration turned to anger. Which is apparently a crime in Wisconsin. She ended up using the courts, the police, and her friends against me. But one of the most damaging tactics was exclusion.

Read the article if you can. If you are in a relationship with someone like this, get professional help:

1. Gaslighting.

2. Projection.

3. Nonsensical conversations from hell.

4. Blanket statements and generalizations.

5. Deliberately misrepresenting your thoughts and feelings to the point of absurdity.

6. Nitpicking and moving the goalposts.

7. Changing the subject to evade accountability.

8. Covert and overt threats.

9. Name-calling.

10. Destructive conditioning.

11. Smear campaigns and stalking.

12. Love-bombing and devaluation.

13. Preemptive defense.

15. Bait and feign innocence.

16. Boundary testing and hoovering.

17. Aggressive jabs disguised as jokes.

18. Condescending sarcasm and patronizing tone.

19. Shaming.

20. Control.