Lately, I have talked with several people who are worrying out loud about their holiday gatherings, dreading the difficult dynamics and wishing it was already over. The holidays, for all of their hopeful preparation and sparkle, can come apart at … Continued
Throughout the history of humankind there has always been light and dark, good and bad, growth and destruction within in us. It is the full spectrum of which we are capable as the amazing creations we are. We have the … Continued
When life seems scary or unsettling, like it does after this recent horrible event, remember these 3 keys to find your way back to peace and calm. First, remember the remedy to fear is love. Find someone, starting with yourself … Continued
This time of year it is especially important to take excellent care of ourselves. The flurry of the holidays mixed with end of year work commitments can tax our physical and emotional wellbeing when we aren’t paying attention to ourselves. … Continued
Holiday gatherings and party conversations require some finessing and forethought to bring out the best in all involved. Lackluster or even dreadful stories of family holidays past serve as a perfect reminder of what not to do and how to … Continued
The holiday season is upon us and with it comes parties and gatherings. Some look forward to spending time with friends and family, while others dread it. The conversations and dynamics at these gatherings can either make or … Continued
Very soon many of us will be getting together with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. In the Hallmark Movie version, everything will be perfectly warm and cuddly, loving and predictably happy, but in real life there are … Continued
Here in Southern California the change of the seasons is more subtle than in other places. And yet as fall finally, ever so slightly, shows itself, there is a certain feeling of letting go and breathing in as if we … Continued
You can get through a day or you can make a day count. No matter where you are or what you are doing, if you need direction for your day or for your life, ask yourself these powerful questions to … Continued
