http://nbeccinc.com/nb-blogBLOG RSSSat, 02 Jan 2021 00:55:42 GMTSat, 02 Jan 2021 00:55:42 GMThttp://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/balanceBalance in life like in riding a bike is an essential element.  In our busy, on the run life, it is easy to get our life out of balance.  When it happens things begin to unravel and become increasingly stressful.  To much work, not enough time to relax.  You begin to feel rundown unable to recharge leading to burnout, low frustration tolerance and emotional reactivity.  These things begin to compound our problems and can impact our health, our ability to fight illness.  Our mind, our body, andThu, 18 Nov 2021 04:02:13http://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/balancehttp://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/take-a-look-at-yourself-firstThe BIP telehealth session on Saturday, February 13th focused on "the blame game" which occurs all to often in many different ways in our life.  This is especially true in abusive relationships.  The often heard phrase is; "I wouldn't have done it if they hadn't done it first."  This childish blaming the other person for one's own poor choices or hurtful behavior is an attempt to escape/avoid responsibility and accountability.  It is undoubtedly a defense mechanism to avoid experiencing shame,Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:30:06http://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/take-a-look-at-yourself-firsthttp://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/6-top-tips-for-a-tip-top-blog​Entering the New Year, I am full of optimism about the future.  Certainly 2020 was one of the most challenging years in my lifetime and that spans over six decades.  The year began well enough-like most years pretty normal stuff.  That all changed in March with the lock down due to COVID19.  All non-essential business were shuttered having a direct impact on New Beginnings' operations.  Fortunately, the emergency declaration by the governor nullified the Administrative Regulations which setSat, 02 Jan 2021 00:57:02http://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/6-top-tips-for-a-tip-top-bloghttp://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/merry-christmasCHRISTMAS  2019I can see the pressure mounting on many people’s faces as I go about my day in the community.  It seems so many are so concerned about getting the right gift, getting everything done in time or running about with last minute preparations.  It makes me wonder if we have lost the reason for the season by all this pressure we place upon ourselves to make sure Christmas is perfect.  We fret over the least of things like how much to spend on each gift, have I given equally to theThu, 30 May 2024 02:04:33http://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/merry-christmashttp://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/attractionThe processes behind the initial attraction to a particular individual is primarily subconscious.   This initial attraction makes for some risky choices if we are not careful.  There are many schools of thought that try to explain initial attraction.  I think one of the best explanation that I have come across in my studies of relationships is provided in "Getting the Love You Want" by Harville Hendrix, Ph.D.Before we can understand initial attraction, we need to know a little bit about howSat, 02 Jan 2021 02:31:13http://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/attractionhttp://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/boundaries-in-relationshipsHealthy relationships must develop appropriate boundaries. Boundaries serve to protect individuality and prevent controlling behavior. In the early stage of relationships, there is often a great deal of testing boundaries as the individuals are attempting to identify acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.  Boundaries include; physical, emotional, mental, material, spiritual and personal limits and when healthy protect the relationships members by increasing; trust, respect and safety. OneSat, 02 Jan 2021 01:52:29http://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/boundaries-in-relationshipshttp://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/happy-easter​My favorite church service as a Catholic is the Easter Vigil.  The service starts outside the church with the lighting of the New Fire.   As the congregation gathers around the New Fire, the priest lights the new Pascal Candle from the New Fire.  The Pascal Candle is carried into a darkened church.  Then a flame from the New Pascal Candle is passed to the congregation holding their individual candles.  As the number of lit candles multiplies thru the congregation, the Church slowly comes toSat, 02 Jan 2021 02:56:27http://nbeccinc.com/nb-blog/happy-easter