The Hidden Receipt: Navigating the Transactional Grey Area of Family and Friends
We’ve all stood on both sides of the fence, though we rarely admit it out loud. In the quiet dynamics of friends, family, and relatives, there exists a messy, unspoken grey area governed by the art of giving and receiving. When I was younger, I...
How to deal with Friends that Always Complain
The key is mindful redirection, says Zen teacher Cheri Huber. Cheri Huber, a Northern California–based Zen teacher and author of some 20 books on mindfulness and compassion, suggests that the best way to handle a beloved complainer is to gently redirect conversations so they emphasize...
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