Life is about going through different moments, good and bad. A part of being human is having to face difficult times and choose how you will react. Have you ever heard the expression, “You have to stop and smell the roses”? If you haven't, it essentially means that instead of … [Read more...] about No Thing is Too Small: Finding Joy Around You
Mental Health
In Order to Grow You Have to Let Go
Have you ever felt like you have a heavy weight on your heart or life because of a conflict with another person or yourself? You’re not the only one. Every day people face controversies or have issues that cause them to be angry, upset, or annoyed by another person or themself. … [Read more...] about In Order to Grow You Have to Let Go
Saying No is Saying Yes to Yourself
My mother always told me to stay firm on the ground and know what I want. She taught me to be strong and stand up for myself. My father always taught me to be respectful, especially to those older than me. He taught me to be kind and to always use my manners when speaking to … [Read more...] about Saying No is Saying Yes to Yourself
Facing the Barricade in the Road
There comes a time in everyone’s lives when you find an obstacle in your path. Now the obstacle can be as small as a pebble or as large as a boulder. Regardless of the size, we have a few options for how to move past the barricade. You can go over it and leave it behind you. You … [Read more...] about Facing the Barricade in the Road
Finding Mindfulness and Meditation That Works For You
I get up to feed my pestering dog breakfast and notice a line of brilliant orange peeking up over the horizon. It is going to be one of those picture-perfect sunrises. The race is on. They only last about 15 minutes. But it is a perfect 15 minutes of peaceful … [Read more...] about Finding Mindfulness and Meditation That Works For You
Fearing the Future
We go through a million phases in life: childhood, adolescence, college, marriage, kids, empty nest, retirement. I’m on the cusp of empty nest. For years I’ve watched my friends cry rivers over their kids leaving home. This year it’s my turn (my eyes are getting a little sweaty … [Read more...] about Fearing the Future
