There was a time in my life when I could hold a bitter grudge. Getting even was the way to go. I was a very unforgiving woman. If someone mistreated me or someone in my family, I would take the pain and insult to my grave. Moving forward… I am no longer that woman. What …
One hundred years ago, almost no one lived alone. My grandmother never lived alone. Despite this, my mother lived alone and felt part of a community. Most of my friends live alone, but I prefer to live with someone. An article in the New York Times had this to say about loneliness. “In small doses, …
At any given time, you may not realize you are either feeling expansive or contracted. What do I mean by this? When you are in an expansive state, you are open, relaxed, and cheerful. The opposite side is to be contacted. You know how that feels because you have been there, or maybe you are …
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Wouldn’t it be amazing if today you log online and open your bank account to find a deposit of 86,400? What is the first thing you would do? How would you feel? How would you spend it? Stop for a moment before reading on and visualize that scenario for yourself. Really get into it and …
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Look at your surroundings. Where are you, what do you see and what do you feel? Take a deep breath and relax your shoulders. Feel better? Being exposed to the outdoors is much more rewarding. I am most grateful to live in the Northwest. It has green space, and mountains and there is the …
In this article, relationship refers to the way in which two or more people behave toward each other. Not romantic relationships but family, friends, and co-workers.There are many elements involved in having good and rewarding relationships with others. Let’s get started. Do Not Be Judgmental Give others the freedom to be who they are. You don’t have …
Vulnerable means to be in an uncertain, and unsure state. When you feel vulnerable you are emotionally exposed and fearful. Unfortunately, our culture has labeled being vulnerable as a weakness, and this is not true at all. Let’s ponder together some questions and answers about vulnerability. Who wants to be strong all the time and …
Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. Do you fall apart when trouble comes? I do, however, in my defense I am resilient. I don’t stay down for long. Do you? Resilience goes by many names. Resilience gives you the emotional strength to cope with trauma, hardship, and adversity. You have the skills …
Overwhelming is an important topic because there is a fine line between being overwhelmed and hopeless. There are two types of overwhelm I understand. The first one is to have to many demands from family, friends, work, relationships, personal obligations, and external circumstances. You know if one more thing is added to your plate, you …
Living in a cluttered environment does not mean you are not clean. It means you hoard stuff and you cannot let go. Most people I know are sentimental hoarders including me. I have items belonging to my mother, husband, aunt, and daughter all of whom have passed away. I feel as if I get rid …