What does it mean to live life more simply and embrace the practices of simplicity? What’s simple to you may be different than for someone else. This difference lies in what motivates, encourages, and enriches your own life. Your journey should be unique, where the habits you choose and the routines you establish are meaningful…
The Power of Placebo
L.B. was a 42-year-old who had suffered from chronic headaches for years. Some medications worked for her, some not so much. She related a very interesting story about her “headaches” and something that worked for her. L.B. took several medications for other conditions, but nothing serious. She also took several supplements. Her headaches were constant,…
Helping Others to Help Ourselves
Let’s face it—we live in some pretty turbulent times. The world is going through some serious cultural, economic, and political upheavals, not to mention a pandemic (that we’re constantly reminded about) that has introduced requirements for freedoms we once took for granted. Understandably, people can feel a little overwhelmed, but there’s something we can all…
Correct Me, Please!
Andrea believed she had done her best in today’s ballet class. Even so, she couldn’t keep a warm tear from sliding down her cheek because she felt rejected and unnoticed among the twirling hopefuls. She looked pale and troubled as she gathered her paraphernalia and rushed out the studio door. That one little tear led…
How to Let Go of Control and Focus on Today
Letting go of control over situations that are outside of my authority is a hard tightrope for me to balance. For decades, I’ve had a natural tendency toward anxiety. When things were beyond my control, my mind would automatically fear something uncomfortable. An uncertain health concern resulted in days of wondering whether it would turn…
Codependent?
Codependency was a popular topic of discussion not so many years ago, and although out of the spotlight today, it hasn’t gone anywhere. Codependency refers to an excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner. And while spoken of infrequently today, it’s still here. It’s a sneaky and deceptive quirk that can affect marriages and any…
The Power of Being Decisive
For the past three months, I’ve had an unopened corkboard sitting on the floor next to my desk. I bought it with a plan, but then my plan changed, and I procrastinated on returning it. Then, I entered into a period of indecision about what to do with it. Put it in the attic? No,…
Emotional Wellness Matters
We’ve had news coverage of the coronavirus pandemic almost daily for over a year and a half. The economy has major problems—hysterical, mass exit from Afghanistan, many people out of work—oh, it’s hard not to feel a little emotionally shaken about something nowadays. Although you may hesitate to admit (or even realize) it during the…
We’re All Connected
Every one of us is gifted in some manner and that gift or talent enables us to help others. Some people are great at giving wise advice, while others have unique knowledge and insight into various situations. Some people have so much faith that they always expect the best, and others have healing souls. Some of…
A Simple Detox From Technology
I remember when our first computer made its grand entrance into my life. It was 1997. I was 8 years old and was thrilled to have this (very large) piece of technology at my fingertips–eager to play games, explore the internet, and print out random clipart to hang around my bedroom. My sister and I…
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