We were sitting in a coffee shop during my visit to Birmingham when my daughter tentatively broached the subject. What would I think of a second engagement (her sister recently became engaged) and a wedding even sooner than her engaged sister. I know my first thoughts should … [Read more...] about The Miracle Morning: An Aid To Anxiety and Overwhelm
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An Effective Way To Process Your Emotions
Have you ever been really angry or upset with someone and wrote pages in a letter that you never sent? Did you still feel better afterwards, even though the person never saw your words? As a matter of fact, days later were you actually glad you never sent it. Hurt and anger are … [Read more...] about An Effective Way To Process Your Emotions
Self-Care: We Cannot Pour From An Empty Pitcher
Self-care is not a new concept. I know that I need to take care of myself in order to take care of others. So, why is it that the things I need to do to accomplish this, always get put on the back burner? Am I ignoring the importance of self-care? Think about it, if you have a … [Read more...] about Self-Care: We Cannot Pour From An Empty Pitcher
A Resource Kit for Battling Depression
Do you know those mornings when there is an impenetrable chill in the air, the sky is covered with clouds, and a dull shade of gloom hovers over the world, your neighborhood, and particularly, your house? Have you ever felt like it has taken up permanent residence over … [Read more...] about A Resource Kit for Battling Depression
Why Am I So Anxious?
The million dollar question that begs for an answer, not a quick fix. Why Am I So Anxious? When you have a racing heart... unexplained fear.... manifesting in the inability to focus or concentrate aside for the worry of why you are anxious. Sometimes you are … [Read more...] about Why Am I So Anxious?
My Infomercial About Journaling
I am sitting in our reading room with my cup of coffee, watching my dogs eat their morning Dingo bone, and talking with my husband. My black notebook with the red spiral binding is calling to me. "It's my turn, talk to me". Something inside of me wants to … [Read more...] about My Infomercial About Journaling
