It’s a crazy world out there. For. All. Of. Us. For me, unplugging has become non-negotiable—right up there with coffee and sleep. Between caring for Ron (who was in a nasty car accident last Christmas but will be fine), my work, and my family, it feels like someone added extra hours to my day without […]
By Katie Nall, Ph.D. Telling someone to calm down really doesn’t help calm them. How do we calm ourselves? So many suggestions we already know to relax: breathing, mindfulness, forgiveness, gratitude, being outdoors, stopping electronic connections. But none of those work when we are wound so tight we don’t even recognize our condition. What is your ‘tell’ […]
By Paula Dice Are you celebrating your golden years? Or, maybe you’re not even close to that period of your life. Today’s culture doesn’t seem to honor age as it has in the past centuries. The term golden years, evokes images of leisure and retirement. But today’s society believes us to be out of touch […]
Although I’m home now, the last four weeks have taken me to a place where the December newsletter never made it. It’s a world between worlds. Present, but not quite. It’s the in-between. Where was I, you ask? The hospital. Sitting at my husband Ron’s bedside. Ron was in a horrible car accident, hit from […]
As we enter 2025, consider Benjamin Franklin’s Habit Creation Process. First, determine all that you want to change in yourself; identify the one, most important goal. Break the first goal into attainable steps, track your progress, within a prescribed schedule and accountability. Once you reach your goal, proceed to the next most important goal and […]
The story of the Wiseman in Christmas reminds us of the importance of listening to our angels, those divine messengers guiding us toward truth and purpose. The wisemen followed a star, a celestial sign that symbolized Hope and divine direction, similar to the whispers of the angels in our lives. Their journey required faith and […]
What kind of pain are you in right now? It feels like your life is a GPS that keeps saying, “Recalculating…” Maybe your relationships are struggling. Your finances could use some serious help. So, what’s the way out of this mess? Forgiveness. Stay with me here. You know you should forgive the people in your […]
When you think of the person who hurt you, can’t you feel the pain somewhere in your body? Maybe your stomach hurts, your throat tightens, or your head aches? Physically, the emotional pain you felt when someone hurt you may stay in your physical body. Dr. Bruce Lipton in his book, “The Biology of Belief,” […]
Happy November, everyone! The holiday season is officially upon us, and many are now planning for Thanksgiving and the various celebrations throughout December. In my family, we celebrate Christmas. What traditions do you celebrate? One of the most beautiful aspects of our world is that we have the freedom to choose how we honor our […]
What’s going to happen tomorrow? It doesn’t matter. Why? It hasn’t happened yet. Will worrying about it change anything? No? Then don’t worry about it. Constantly thinking about the past, and/or worrying about the future, can stop you from enjoying the good things happening in your life right now. I’m a breast cancer survivor, and […]