Have you ever just wanted to cry? I think having a good cry releases emotions we have pushed aside. There are benefits that we can experience by being at a place where we recognize that all is not lost even as we shed tears. I know shedding a few tears is going to do some good. Well, […]
Memorial Day brings thoughts of family; celebrations, gatherings, traditions, occurrences and those that have transitioned beyond this life. Thoughts related to feelings of love and loss surface. Some thoughts arise about dysfunction in family relationships. Choosing to dwell on the dysfunction depletes energy, which is better spent on loving yourself and others. Thoughts of the […]
Today the word friend is used to describe an acquaintance, associate, or colleague. On social media platforms one can have millions of individuals they call friend. While we have accepted a diminished meaning of the word, our basic need for a compelling, intimate relationship based on common feelings remains ever-present. Yes, a rose by any […]
I find it interesting when I realize new learning. Reflecting on how the pieces came together is an intriguing part of the process for me. This past week I gained insight about my expectations and my stress level. Both of which relate to how I love myself and others. Being a lifelong learner, living in […]
Over the past several days the Southern California area has endured numerous tremors. As an Angeleno I have had much experience with earthquakes. It has been years since this number of quakes were identified in so few days. A family member in the La Habra epicenter area counted several dozen waves in about 24 hours. […]
This past week I spent at least two days in bed, fatigued, complete with fever. My performance, on daily activities declined to around 10%; at best. I self-diagnosed the flu, and various other maladies. Not sure what it was, but after several days I am back and better! Listening made the difference for me. My […]
Depending on who is being asked, defining beauty can be expressed in numerous ways. We can find it in a sunset, a baby, a child, on a magazine cover and on the big screen at the movies. Defining beauty is not always simple however, it is said to be in the eye of the beholder. […]
We all have a desire to live our best life. You can write your way to improved health in 2014 by rewriting some of your story, your life story. With pen, paper and a few moments in about a week you may be able to change what has been a tragic or crippling incident into […]
When you wish for something it is probably because you really want it. A Christmas wish is a special kind of a wish. Many have waited all year for that day to come so that they can get what they want and believe they deserve. The time spent wishing and hoping prevents many from […]
Getting through the holidays at the end of the calendar year can stretch us. The extra rich foods, the enticement of shopping and the encounters with family, can cause us to become tired. Not like you need more sleep tired; the like you need something significant to change in your life kind of tired. This year […]