(PLEASE NOTE: I recognize that not all childhood fears are imagined and real monsters do exist and cause harm to children. Metaphorically, it’s still important to have support to shine the light on the fear with the help of a … Continue reading
Continue ReadingWinter Discomfort, Emotional Pain: Hate, Accept or Embrace? At this time of year, I hear so many people say “I hate winter”. They’re booking their vacations to Florida, and Mexico and Costa Rica. Retired snowbirds pack up to head to … Continue reading
Continue ReadingDear Summer of 2017, With your official departure just over a week ago, I’m noticing how much I already miss you. I’ve started to review our connection over the last several months. You were special to me and although our … Continue reading
Continue ReadingWhether you’re sending your kids back to school this week or you haven’t had the anxiety of book buying and meeting a bunch of new people since your own school days, I think we’re all triggered to do a bit … Continue reading
Continue ReadingIn her book “The Gift of Play: Why Adult Women Stop Playing and How to Start Again” , author Barbara Brannen introduces the idea of “Heart Play”. From my reading, I couldn’t find one single and simple definition of heart … Continue reading
Continue ReadingWhile previous generations looked forward to retiring with secure pensions, beach views, and peace of mind, many of us today have a much different picture of life after retirement. Retirement used to be about a time to relax and take … Continue reading
Continue ReadingI’ve done my fair share of travelling in my life time. From road trips as a kid to taking a year off to travel the world in 2007. During the year of world travel, I kept a journal to make … Continue reading
Continue ReadingRETREAT Defined Dictionary definition: “A period of withdrawing from the world around you.” A retreat is about stepping away from your ordinary existence to listen and tune into your inner voice. Being in retreat allows you to be present in … Continue reading
Continue ReadingWhen my parents died a few years ago, it changed my life immensely. They had become such a significant part of my daily living in their old age. I was the primary support for my dad who was caring for … Continue reading
Continue ReadingI read an article the other day that talked about the idea that the desire to “be authentic” keeps people stuck in unhealthy patterns. That the message “just be yourself” is a way of encouraging people to accept everything about … Continue reading
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