The holidays are coming. The holidays remind some people of the loved ones they’ve lost. It can be hard to enjoy the Holidays when you are thinking about people you wish were still here. Logging into Instagram and scrolling down your timeline, and seeing happy families is not a joyful experience for everyone. It can... Continue Reading →
In many ways, boundaries are the beginning of personal and spiritual freedom. I did not always know how to set boundaries. I had to go to therapy to learn how to set boundaries, and I wish I had done it sooner. Before I set boundaries, I felt like I was being run raggedy trying to... Continue Reading →
My son can’t even talk yet, but he knows how to tell us “No.” He knows how to communicate that he doesn’t want something. I would imagine that at his age it is easy for him to say no without worrying about the social consequences of him speaking the truth or hurting my feelings. Saying... Continue Reading →
As I get older there are some songs that I just cannot listen to with the same intensity that I did when I was younger. At times I feel as if the banging beats give me a headache. Do not get me wrong, I love music of all kinds, but some music I can only... Continue Reading →
It can be difficult to navigate a healthy relationship when you and your loved one have vastly different ways of communicating with each other. A lack of effective communication can make you feel unheard and unloved. Sometimes we write off what we do not understand as a lack of care when it is a lack of... Continue Reading →
Am I taking responsibility for my actions or am I looking for a way to find peace without self-edification? I've noticed recently that people have gravitated toward belief systems that don’t cause them to have to take responsibility for their actions. Everyone else is the negative energy that they need to keep themselves from. They... Continue Reading →
Has it ever seemed like everything good was happening for everyone else except you? You are barely able to maintain your job, while others are getting promotions. You may be having family problems, while others seem to have happiness in their families. It can be very disheartening to feel that you must continually give congratulations.... Continue Reading →
During this past holiday break I decided to go to work without wearing any makeup. I go to work without makeup pretty often. I love makeup, but if I'm tired or running late I don't bother. There is this woman at work who always makes comments about me when she passes. You know…the nice nasty... Continue Reading →
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