If your house is anything like mine, the closer we get to Christmas the more I hear “I want…” from my children. “I want an Xbox One, I want Legos, a new baseball bat, a hockey bag…” The list is endless!
I don’t take away the wishful thinking from my children- I have plenty of fond memories of my own as a child combing through t
Hi Sweet Friend,
Now that we’re into our second week of December my holiday to-do list is picking up speed. It seems as though there are a million activities planned for the next three weeks, including- school projects that are due before break, winter recitals, and holiday parties. In addition there’s shopping for gifts and food and…
Hello Sweet Friend,
Congratulations, you made it through Thanksgiving! I hope you had a wonderful day.
Now that Thanksgiving is over my attention quickly turns to Christmas (it’s hard not to since they’ve been playing Christmas carols for a few weeks now).
It’s been a tradition of mine to trim the tree and decorate as much as I can the wee
The art of practicing gratitude has been around for centuries. It’s the foundation for many old religions and was observed by stoic philosophers as far back as 2,400 years ago in Greece. But even though this is an ancient tradition, as a society we’ve only recently begun to study and understand the positive effects practicing gratitude has
Cherished Friend,
Today's topic is not an easy one for me to discuss and it's very personal. But I feel it's so important to raise the awareness of depression from grief that I'm more than willing to share my story.
When a loved one dies or you experience a separation beyond your control it’s universally recognized that a process of grief
Good Morning,
The holidays are upon us and I know this time of year can heighten feelings of grief, anger or sadness. So I want to discuss a topic that is very real for many people: anxiety and panic attacks.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, anxiety disorders affect about 40 million American adults age 18
Hi Dear Friend,
The holidays will be here before you know it and I want you to be as prepared as one can be during this difficult time.
My favorite time of year always started with Halloween and ended on New Year’s Day. I have fond memories from my childhood of decorating the house, watching all the holiday specials on television and celebrat
Hello. I’ve shared with you in the Health page the various challenges I’ve faced over the past few years with my health. There’s no doubt in my mind that stress compromised my immune system.
I used to think I handled stress well. That was before Larry died, before my whole world got turned upside down and left me feeling as though my WHOLE
For years I struggled to find my purpose in life. I did everything I was supposed to do. I went to college and got a degree in accounting, then went on to more schooling to obtain my masters in finance so I could further my career. I held a lucrative position as a Regional Controller for Whole Foods Market. But something was missing. I yearned fo
Dear Friend,
Today, October 15th, marks the four-year anniversary of my husband Larry's death.
It was a Wednesday when I had to face the reality that my husband would not live much longer.
The ventilator was breathing for him and it was only a matter of time, his doctors told me. I could not comprehend at that moment the full impact of Larry n