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, …
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 …
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 …
The older I get my time becomes even more precious to me. Do you feel this way? When I meet someone new, and a friendship begins to develop, I quickly assess the person to discover if they are a good fit for me. There are only four qualities that are very important to me. They …
The Art of Being Alone During the time of COVID and forced isolation, many of you were required to reconnect with how to be by yourself and be content, if not happy, and certainly not blissfully. Why not be happy and in bliss? I have given this quite a bit of deliberate thought. When …