Transitioning Times

By Katie Nall, Ph.D. August is one of four defined ‘transition months’ – the months prior to a new season beginning. If you have someone in your home who is a student, this month you’re preparing for their school. If you have holiday…

The Quiet Strength of Interdependence Celebrated in July

The Quiet Strength of Interdependence Celebrated in July By Katie Nall, Ph.D. Each summer, the Fourth of July offers a vibrant celebration of independence. Fireworks, parades, and family gatherings reminding us of our hard-won freedom.…

Tapping vs. EFT: What’s the Real Difference?

If you’ve read any of my articles, you’ve probably seen me mention something called Tapping or EFT. And if you’ve found yourself thinking, “Wait, what exactly is that?” you’re in good company. Most people have no clue what it means…

May I?

In the last 24 hours, when have you heard that phrase used? Has any family member, friend, or professional asked you a question starting with the word May instead of the word Can? This auxiliary verb, “May,” differs from the seemingly…

April Showers Bring May Flowers

That sing-song phrase has been stuck in my head since elementary school. Truthfully, I wondered why I was taught the phrase. Until this year, it really didn’t make sense. Then many friends began experiencing emotional ‘showers’ –…

Which currency do you use?

Some people quote the Bible saying, “Money is the root of all evil,” when in fact, the correct quote is “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” [1 Timothy 6:10, New International Version] The above scripture quote…

R.E.L.A.X.

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…

Uncle Ben’s Advice for 2025

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…

How Forgiveness Feels

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…

Falling Into Release

Fall leaves in colors orange, yellow, and red. Flutter through the air landing on my head. Trees easily release their brightest and best. Knowing more will sprout to replace the rest. We clutch every good, every ugly, and every bad. Afraid…