I bought myself a gift recently. The minute I saw it, I was drawn to it. This purchase was not made out of whim or indulgence. It was made out of a deep personal connection and need. Ever since reading Michelle Obama's autobiography, "Becoming", I have been attracted to the idea that we have the human capacity to reach beyond ourselves, opening up possibilities for learning, growing and doing in ways we never imagined. The gift I gave myself? A "Becoming Journal" to explore and [...]
The summer sun is still shining. The heat and humidity are here as well. We waited through a harsh winter and a rainy spring to finally arrive at summer, only to feel regret that these beach days are not enough. And now...we are anticipating summer slipping away into fall. How we approach nature's seasons teaches us about how we also approach our life cycle and changing seasons. Perhaps during this summer you have been continuing the celebration of your child's graduation from high school only [...]
As I sit here writing about self-care for caregivers, my mind is wandering back in time to when I was a caregiver for my mom. We journeyed together on the long road of good-bye that is Alzheimer's disease. Because I feel this so personally, I wonder, dear readers, what I can offer to you that will help you in coping with the stress, anxiety and emotional turmoil of caring for your loved one. Caring for a parent who is no longer the pillar strength, support [...]
It is part of our human nature to look back on our past and question our choices. I can think of any number of times in my life and remember wondering, "What was I thinking??" I have asked myself this question about many of my decisions, from questionable fashion choices and hairstyles, to weightier scenarios dealing with relationships and life choices. Perhaps you've questioned yourself too. Maybe you have wistfully visited that saying, " I wish I knew then what I know now." our self-talk [...]
