Let Your Light Shine This blog explores the question: “Why would I—edit parts of myself—out of a relationship?” The first part of this question is about “why.” The reasons for not wanting to reveal parts of myself have to do with unique personality, life experiences and preferences. It also has to do with appropriate social…
Have you ever cried tears of joy? About two weeks ago, while riding alone in my car, I received marvelous news on my Bluetooth. It was about the birth of my sixth grandchild! I ended up pulling over to the side of the road due to an overwhelming sense of gratitude and delight. My heart…
Recently, I came across this article from ABC News (found here) which sheds light on eating disorders in individuals that break the “mold” of who is typical. One is about a female kindergartner who is anorexic, and another supplemental video is about a male with binge eating disorder. These cases do not follow the typical…
With it National Eating Disorders Week (usually the last week in February) being so close to media bombshells such as the Grammy’s and the Oscars, our eyes are on Hollywood. This short clip (from”60 Minutes Overtime”) features singer Adele talking about body image…
Hello Friends, I wanted to share my heart and passion for those who have experienced miscarriage loss or are experiencing post-abortion grief. While different issues, it is common in these situations to feel many conflicting and confusing emotions such as fear, shame, regret, sadness, anxiety, or shock. Frequently it is a topic that is difficult…
In today’s media soaked world, children and teens are dealing with a tremendous pressure to be thin…the ideal of today’s society. The Thin Ideal is just that…not real…based on doctored up photos of models with stretched legs and carved out waists, and hollowed out cheeks. It is especially important in today’s computerized generation to be…
Recently I experienced an emotional overload that came upon me unexpectedly! I actually was not aware that I was carrying around such a load of tears 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…
Soul healing should take place on an individual level and an inter-personal level. Soul healing is not a black and white, “just follow this plan” concept. It is a life-long journey of listening to your soul and attending to your soul’s needs. In our secular, materialistic culture, our souls are often overlooked. Instead, we fill…