drinking even a single glass during pregnancy can cause birth defects
Referring to an alcoholic beverage.
Behaviors
misery loves company
People who are unhappy may get some consolation from knowing that others are unhappy too -- dictionary.com.
comparing oneself to others
''Do not compare yourself with others regarding 'holiness', merit, goodness, deservingness, sinlessness, etc. These are all human notions, and God is not limited by human notions.'' -- I: Reality And Subjectivity, page 146.
setting intentions every morning
A way of correcting and setting the compass of spiritual will?
violence
“An act of physical force that causes or is intended to cause harm. The damage inflicted by violence may be physical, psychological, or both” — Britannica.
"If you can't handle me at my worst, you don't deserve me at my best"
T-shirt slogan and Internet meme.
suppression of anger vs. expression of anger
Priority request: We know it’s better to let go. But in general is it better to express or suppress?
sacrificing one’s life to save another
Request: Arises from love?
suicide, suicidal ideation
Self-destructive patterns.
demonization
Priority request: “to portray (someone or something) as evil or as worthy of contempt or blame” — merriam-webster.
not moving on after someone's death
Request: Still reminiscing and feeling the need to pray for the deceased, even years after death.
giving / buying flowers for someone
If you're picking a girl up for a date from her house, and you're meeting her mother for the first time - buy the flowers for your girl -- instructables.com.
"casting pearls before swine"
"to give or offer something valuable to someone who does not understand its value" -- merriam-webster.
putting yourself in the aura of those who have what you want
Priority request: From Letting Go:
• Get it by “osmosis.”
• “Like goes to like.” Associate with people who are using the same or similar motivation and who have the intention to expand their consciousness and to heal.
glaze
Request: "to excessively praise someone, often to a point that it's perceived as biased or unwarranted. It's like over-the-top admiration or flattery that can come off as annoying or insincere."