How to Make Gratitude an Attitude
A lot is known about gratitude and how beneficial it is for happiness and wellbeing. I previously wrote a post about its benefits and provided some suggestions …
Prescription for a Complex World
Most people are so busy they become unaware of the beneficial things all around them. Traffic jams, cell phones, deadlines, unexpected problems, caring for …
Love is Never a One-sided Affair
Love presents a challenge to me personally, having found a man who ticks most of the boxes on my “love list”. He is the perfect gentleman, intelligent, …
An Indecisive Retirement: A Story of the Struggle of Heart versus Mind
“May your choices reflect you hopes, not your fears.” ~Nelson Mandela I have come to appreciate this quotation sitting in my condo overlooking the Coal …
Pack These Tools for a Journey to Change
When making a major life change it is best to begin from a position of strength. Self-compassion and awareness are two essential tools. Social Conditioning and …
Best Retirement Investment: Body, Mind and Soul
Retirement offers an opportunity to shift from searching for work-life balance to embracing an overall balanced life. Regardless of what your retirement plans …
Self Care, You Must Nourish to Flourish
Living in a world full of conflict, stress, confusion and uncertainty can be difficult at times. Although there is beauty and love in people and in nature, our …
Family Dynamics in the Trump Era
The surprise election of Donald Trump will certainly challenge family dynamics the coming holidays and beyond. As we head into the prime holiday season when …
Giving Thanks & Loving
This is the time of year for giving thanks, celebrating, giving gifts and preparing for dinners and parties, all packed into a short period of time. Many are …
Back to School: Every Obligation is an Opportunity
School programs are often concerned with meeting defined standards and focus on how the administration, teachers and students are evaluated. Many children are …