(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 →
Winter 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 →
Dear 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 →
Whether 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 →
In 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 →
While 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 →
I’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 →
RETREAT 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 →
When 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 →
I 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 →