Self Compassion
Creating the Life You Want
There is magic in new beginnings. They give us the chance to rethink and recharge. Because of this January offers each of us a great opportunity to make resolutions. I know, though, that sometimes the magic wears off. I get it. You may be like me, as many of my resolutions over the years have…
Behind the Photo – Everyone Throws Up
As a mother I worry about my children’s and grandchildren’s daily dose…doses of social media. With this “in your face” exposure to everyone’s life, it is easy to fall prey to comparing yourself to others. Comparing, while sometimes can be motivational, usually brings feelings of inferiority, discontent, and misery. When I am tempted to compare myself…
Anger and Depression
My brain is not connecting the dots. I was just so frustrated. It seemed simple enough – shoes first, pants next, don’t forget my hair towel. I don’t enjoy packing for trips, so I made up a check list to try and make it easier. Today I am staring at the list and still…
I’m Here
I enjoy playing in a tennis match with Teresa as my partner. I have learned to communicate well with her, calling out “yours” and “mine” so we hopefully don’t let a ball get past us and when I see a ball being lobbed over my head I call out, “help!” What I really appreciate about…
Chiaroscuro – Gifts from Darkness
Having the hall light on and my bedroom door opened a crack helped to keep the monsters away as I fell asleep as a child. It is in the dark many of us feel anxious and unsettled. Darkness can exacerbate our fears and deepen our hurts. When suffering with depression I want to hide in…
When Going to Church Stinks
Church Can Be a Stinky Place “ I can’t go to church,” Carol said, “I smell like tobacco.” Her quick dismissal of my invitation surprised me. I looked at her puzzled. She did smell like tobacco, but I didn’t understand. “Carol, we miss you at church, I could come by and pick you up this…