Just Pray for Us Every once in a while you have the good fortune to meet someone who embodies the very spirit of Christmas giving. Last week my husband, Mark, was driving by a tree lot and spotted some lovely silver cypress trees that were just what we needed to…
I so believe this to be true – for better or worse. Whether they are words of kindness, anger, inspiration or bitterness. Whether they are meant to build up or put down. Whether spoken in person, text, email or on social media – our words are powerful beyond measure. Their…
Over the last few days I’ve been reminded that it is “New Year’s resolution” time everywhere I turn; on television, radio or social media. Experts cite the grim statistic that only 10% of us will keep our resolutions for more than a couple of weeks and purvey guidelines on how…
It was one of those weekends. Part of me welcomed a reason to huddle up inside, make muffins, play games and watch old movies. Part of me waited with bated breath to see if the predictions would unfold, laid awake at night listening to the howling wind, and then watched…
Moving On Is it just me, or does it seem like everyone is moving this year? My family, neighbors and friends alike all seem to be moving on. Whether it’s down-sizing, upgrading, retiring or building – change is in the air. It’s been interesting to be the one not…
Stress: The Kiss of Death or the Spice of Life 5 Keys of Stress Management April has been designated as “Stress Management” month. Perhaps its the pressure and frenzy of completing our taxes that makes it foremost in our minds, but the truth is that we need stress management…
The Self-Employment Dilemma I love being a psychotherapist. I believe it’s what I was meant to do. It allows me to use the sum total of my knowledge and life experiences to serve others in a unique way. In the framework of Gaye Hendricks (The Big Leap), it’s within…
It is finished! Pausing to Savor the Moment Let me be among the first to wish you a Happy New Year for 2015! This is traditionally a time when we begin to look ahead to the upcoming year; when we dream, set goals and make plans for achieving them.…
In Search of a Larger Perspective Part of Something So Much Bigger There is nothing like the vastness of space to shift my daily worries, pressures or struggles into a larger perspective. And there is nothing like a clear, dark sky saturated with stars to feel the vastness of…
More Training Means More Service Over the last few months I have offered some complimentary wellness coaching sessions as part of completing a certification program and have enjoyed the chance to work with some of you. Today I am pleased to share that the program is complete and I…