Most of us are sanguine about the fact that some things are out of our control. We know, for example,
Category: Inspiration & Hope
Responding to Grief and Coping with Loss: You Can Survive Your Greatest Fears
I wrote Grief Works: Stories of Life, Death, and Surviving because I was angry. Angry that so many of the bereaved
7 Prompts for Reflecting on the Past and Planning the Future
A simple and effective end of year ritual is to carve out a little time for yourself to meditate and
How Do You Create Emotional Safety in Your Relationships?
One partner in a couple who have been married nearly four decades, reported that she felt controlled by her husband.
Managing Your Grief This Holiday Season
According to our favorite holiday movies and books we should be serene, happy and peaceful throughout the holidays. This is
20 Sweet Ways to Make Someone’s Day
Even the smallest compassionate gestures can have significant impact. A kind act can do everything from make someone smile to
Your Diagnosis Does Not Define You
I’ve been diagnosed, at one point or another, with depression, anxiety, PTSD and ADHD. It’s an annoying characterization of myself because
Helping Others Can Heal Your Brain
The greatest show in Las Vegas history must be the recent outpouring of the best of humanity. The courage shown
Coping With What You Can’t Control
There are many things in life we can’t control—everything from tiny annoyances to tragedies. We can’t control if our grandmother
Some Reassuring Thoughts About Needing Reassurance
Even the most secure people need reassurance sometimes. It’s part of being human. Even if you need lots of validation,