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 …
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 …
Bed Rest is Particularly Dangerous for Seniors
Not all of our honored elders end up spending an extended time in the hospital, but when one of them does, there are certain things that we should all be aware …
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 …
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 …
Are You No One’s Valentine?
Have you been lamenting that you are no one’s Valentine this year? It happens to the best of us. Some of us are in between relationships. Some are not …
The Healing Benefits of Pampering
For many, summer vacations are over. Yet so many people complain they need a vacation to recover from their vacation. All the stress of preparing, packing, and …