This week I discovered an issue with my Google account that led me to read a a post I had published in November, 2008 at DrErica’s Weblog. Looking back, I can see that at that time I felt safe, secure and confident that our American democracy was intact. We, living in a civilized, democratic society would NEVER behave in an uncivilized, brutal manner.
Now, with the current escalation of mass shootings, the political division and nastiness, the horrific attacks on the people in Ukraine, and the huge number of Americans believing propaganda and lies, we are brought back to the reality of human nature and the powerful effects of love vs hate. Continue reading
However, love the way most of us define it, describe it and live it, is not really love but can be labeled as something else. For example, we can easily feel that we “love” a gorgeous young woman or a strikingly handsome young man. But has that “love” stood the test of time? What if that man or woman is in a serious accident and has severe facial scarring, loss of a limb or a chronic life limiting illness? What if that man or woman is very demanding or needy and clinging or unable to provide financial stability or support? What if that man or woman has an affair or betrays your trust? 
