Why does it take a crisis in someone else’s life for us to take stock of our own?
Never Take Anyone or Anything for Granted! My friend’s husband died instantly from a massive heart attack in mid-November. He was just 71 years-old. This is …
Letter To You, From Your Pain
Dear Human Being, Thank you for allowing me as your guest. I see you suffer when I’m in your house of emotional stability, happiness and well-being. My visit …
The Pain behind Everyone’s Smile
If you’ve ever felt sad, pressured, lonely, unsure or in emotional shock about a certain relationship circumstance, you belong among the group of people who …
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 …
The Dementia Difference
“What Is Dementia Anyway?” After addressing a wonderful audience at a Community Based Presentation recently, a woman asked me: “What exactly is …
Speak with the (Therapy) Chef before Ordering from the Menu
There are countless varieties of therapy models and most have believers convinced one type is better than another. Research of a few decades ago concluded that …
On Gratitude and Dwelling in Possibility
Recently, I went to an outdoor concert with some friends. Mavis Staples, a fabulous gospel singer in her seventies, was the headliner. There was no formal …
Meditation, Mindfulness, and Maturity: The Benefits of Meditation for Seniors
May is National Meditation Month, and in honor of that, I want to take a closer look at meditation in general, and what benefits it might have for our honored …
Between Caring for Self and Others
It used to madden me when a particular friend would renege on plans we had set. For no good reason, in my mind. Oh, there was work to do at home, or she ran …
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 …