Have you ever wondered why you get anxious when thinking about family gatherings during the holidays? You’re not alone! Dr. Murray Bowen was the founder of Family Systems Theory and posits that “...individuals cannot be understood in isolation from one another, but rather as a part of their family, as the family is an emotional unit. Families are systems of interconnected and interdependent individuals, none of whom can be understood in isolation from the system”. And let’s f

What does it mean to be intimate? What should it mean? How much intimacy does one need to be healthy? How do we gain more intimacy in our lives? First, if we take the literal definition of intimacy, we find that it refers to a closeness or familiarity. The connotative meaning usually leads us to think of a sexual act. We usually think of this association first. Is it because we, as a society, have been trained to do so through media and advertisements for intimate-wear? Is i

“Hello, how may I help you?” Usually these are the first few but important words from a retail business that one should hear, or something along those lines. If you are a business owner or desire to be one, then allow yourself to ponder this idea. When starting a business, wouldn’t it be helpful to understand all one could about creating the settings for business intimacy? Here are a few important elements to consider. Just like intimacy on any level, business intimacy can o

As Roger Waters said, “Money- it’s a drag.” For all of the good money can buy, it also brings about greed and can hinder lifestyles. In this issue we explore money and economies not just here in Galveston, but as a global issue. From living as a minimalist (page 8) to futuristic currencies (page 12), there is a lot to think about. Some choose to save or invest all that they can. However, studies show that a majority of Galveston is living at or below the poverty level and d