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How should I respond to people who are negative and always send out bad vibes? I live with someone who is constantly worrying about things that do not exist. He passes judgments and is always looking at the negative side of things. I feel weighed down and try to avoid him. I pray for him to change and have suggested books to read only to be met with his denial that it is a problem. I feel my energy is always been used to counter act his negativism. I am beginning to feel defeated.

Remember we cannot change another person - they have to want to change and grow. If they have that desire we can support and guide them - if they ask for it. When in relationship we share, however it is a mistake to force ourselves and our views onto others. Consider leaving and living somewhere else with people you find inspiring.

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Question categories... Coach Yourself to Success A. HEALING YOURSELF B. BEING SUCCESSFUL C. LOVING RELATIONSHIPS D. UNDERSTANDING PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTIONS

HEALING YOURSELF... Letting go of anger and frustration Healing and helping yourself Finding your healing path Going beyond fear and anxiety Going beyond addictive behavior Understanding your sexual feelings and inclinations Coping with and learning from a major loss in your life Understanding psychic experiences

BEING SUCCESSFUL... Being true to yourself Achieving success Expressing yourself creatively Finding your life's purpose Learning to study well and present yourself skillfully Finding fulfillment through work Becoming master of your finances Becoming a successful life coach, counselor or healer

LOVING RELATIONSHIPS... Having successful relationships with parents and siblings Having successful relationships with friends Choosing the right dating partner and having a successful date Having a successful romantic relationship Succeeding at relationships with differing spiritual levels Creating a marriage full of love and understanding Problems with sex and infidelity within marriage Relationship with your divorced husband or wife Nurturing your children

UNDERSTANDING PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTIONS... What is the purpose of life? What is the best way to determine one's core values? What is love and a soul mate? Understanding death