More Reasons To Share Your Life With Pets
Our pets are examples of wisdom, offer a sense of meaning and purpose, and are a cause for laughter as well as compassion and lovingkindness.
Building Friendships and Avoiding “the Anger Trap”
We all value friendships, but we may need a little help avoiding “The Anger Trap” and nurturing our friendships.
Going Forward: Finding A Path Toward Happiness and Harmony In 2021
Happiness and harmony is a choice you make – Perhaps there is a better way forward in 2021.
Midlife (and Beyond) Magic: Your Call To Greatness
Have you noticed your hair seems to be getting a little thinner? Your face a little more wrinkled? Do you find you don’t multi-task as well as you used to? Or you walk into a room to get something, but can’t remember what it was? Do state troopers look younger than your son? Welcome to …
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Taking On Life’s Challenges One Day At A Time
Hi Everyone, As I was thinking about what I would like to share with you as we welcome the new year of 2021, I reflected on the year 2020. This past year has brought an almost overwhelming number of challenges: The presidential impeachment (and later acquittal), the coronavirus pandemic, wild fires, civil unrest, deep divisiveness …
When The Holidays Hurt
A few years ago, I lost my mother in early December. I was devastated. Despite a few mother-daughter differences, the two of us were very close. I was struggling to work my way through the normal grief that accompanies losing someone you love. It was hard to imagine how I could begin to deal …
A Tribute to the Coronavirus Generation of Heroes
In the Beginning Throughout the coronavirus pandemic we all have been inspired by the men and women who have heroically stepped up and assumed the mantle of leadership, giving generously of their time and resources to others. Heroes from all walks of life have come forward. These heroes include frontline healthcare clinicians, frontline clergy, first …
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My Personal Hero’s Journey
I am posting this to accompany the already rather lengthly “Finding Grace in Change” post of 9/29/20. I only include it by way of illustrating that the personal Hero’s Journey for each of us will be very different, and yet in many ways, very much the same. My personal experience with the hero’s journey occurred …
Finding Grace in change: 8 Strategies for Navigating Your Personal Hero’s Journey in today’s world
Major life changes are often great obstacles to our happiness. Here are 8 tips for navigating those challenges and finding grace in change.
How To Find Equanimity in Times of Chaos: Lessons from the Dog Park
Unease and anxiety threaten our health and wellbeing. Why cultivating equanimity can help us find steadiness, peace, calm and happiness.