During these challenging times, as you practice distancing yourself, aren’t you actually feeling closer in some ways to others? Like one global heart, one global concern. As disruption turns your life inside out, maintaining strong relationships is what will help in every challenge. It is critical to pause and breathe. By slowing down everything goes[…]
“You can either waste this period of social-distancing and be frustrated, or you can choose to make it the best it can be.” Sister Mary Catharine Perry “I didn’t sign up for this,” my friend Pam said, frustrated. And yet, here we are. People are anxious, scared, bored, even feeling a bit unhinged.[…]
In many places around the globe new life is peeking out of the ground. Some of the sprouts are fighting their way through snow. How delicate they appear and yet how strong and courageous to make their way out. In colder areas of the world, we get these promises of spring followed by freezing conditions.[…]
The recent Harvard report on their 75-year study of adult development said, “Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. Period.” We (Sharon and Nancy) are devoted to fostering great relationships. We have teamed up to add more LOVE, LIGHT and LAUGHTER to your life and the world. How can you resist that? Are you hearing[…]
Living in the US, we are bombarded with the message that February is the month of LOVE. So what is this red-heart thing we see all around wherever we look? The notion of celebrating love and friendship is so precious, we don’t want to dismiss it. In fact, anything that gets us to express our love,[…]
What are you practiced at? Getting out of the house for the day or an event? Eating when you’re hungry? Staying in touch with friends? Telling stories about yourself that pull you down? Oops, that last one smarts. Why do we do that? Why do we invest in stories that negate the wonder that we[…]
Do you have a relationship you have almost written off? That feels just too hard? One of our dear clients knew that pain well and also yearned for connection. Please see what’s been possible in Ginny’s life. For years, I kept my mom at arms’ length. I wanted to change her, and to protect everyone[…]
You have a choice how to be with people – even the hardest of relationships. You can be joyful or grumpy. Cheerful or crabby. Happy or snooty. And the way you choose to be will affect not only your day and spirit but also all the people around you!
Have you started writing your letter to Santa yet? Here is something very important to ask for: a peaceful heart, one free of judgment and pain. Why, you ask? Because when your heart is peaceful, the whole world is brighter, every task becomes easier, kindness and love are your experiences. The problem, of course, is[…]
Love and thanksgiving go hand in hand. Think about it. When you love someone deeply, gratitude naturally bubbles up. Right now, think of a person who touches your heart, who makes your life wondrous. Breathe. You are now in the arms of gratitude. As a matter of fact, when gratitude is the song in your[…]