Part of holiday stress may come from the dread of family gatherings where there has been past disagreements, quarrels and disappointments. Here are ten ways to help reduce possible fear and promote internal peace for holiday family conflict: Try to see through rather than just looking at: There is a great probability that a loved…
A couple of Christmases ago, I experienced unexpected emotions related to grief. I was not aware of the load of tears I was carrying until I went to visit my precious grand-niece, who is my sister’s name sake. My sister had passed away in April of 2009, after a swift tumultuous bout with ovarian cancer. …
This week’s blog is my Top 10 list of ways to combat, and practice overcoming depression. Depression is a debilitating condition that combines many factors, including body chemistry, past life experiences, substance use and abuse, current life situations and circumstances, to name some of the more prevalent factors. 10) Recognize and admit that depression is…
Do you tend to be cynical, childish or childlike around the Christmas holidays? My husband and I were at a home improvement store the other day because he loves to look at all of the Christmas decorations. He takes pleasure in watching and listening to the moving ornaments and musical displays. When he wanted to purchase…
So, I will admit that I have an October birthday. But, when we really think about it, we only really have one birthday, the day that we were actually born…unless we’re ‘born again’ (see the Bible, verse John 3:3). Everything after that is the ‘remembrance’ or the ‘celebration’ of that day that we were born. …
Is it possible to be eating, driving, making love, talking with a loved one or pooper scooping while completely oblivious of the current moment? How much time do we spend doing things we would rather not be doing? Perhaps the answer to that question is somewhat painful. Do you often find yourself pondering past events…
Day after day, we can get caught up in the busyness and stress of life, losing touch with contentment. We begin to feel numb and less peaceful with a negative outlook on life. How do we get out of this murky place and into joy, peace and clarity again? Starting with the simple practice of…
Musicians sing the “blues,” athletes get in a “slump,” economies can suffer a “depression,” weather can be “dismal,” Monday mornings are the “blahs,” the earth is regarded as “bipolar,” nobody wants to be a “Debbie Downer,” and, Tim Gunn shops at Mood on Project Runway…uhh, somebody told me. It seems that everywhere we look, we…
Ever felt overwhelmed by the constant barrage of activity, work or family demands, and to-do lists? Do you crave quiet, peace, a time to think without interruption? If this sounds like you, it may be time for a personal retreat, a time for reflection, receiving, restoration through connection with your heart, soul, spirit, and your…
Shame is a painful feeling of disgrace, dishonor or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or unwise behavior. The following stories represent scenarios from four developmental stages: childhood, young adulthood, young married couple and middle-age. The Wet Pants (often seen as a forwarded email) Come with me to a third grade classroom . ….