Not Me…

Not Me… I grew up in middle class America, had lots of friends, was active in school, had a great family and lots of love and support.  I went to college, got married and had three beautiful children.  The only blip in my life was when my parents’ divorced...

Go Forth…

This is the season of new beginnings…graduations, weddings, nature.  Many graduation commencements speak of ‘going forth’ in to the next chapter of your life.  Last weekend I was reminded of the importance of ‘going forth’ at the end of...

Seek the Positive

With any given situation, you can find positives and negatives.  When asked if a cup is half full or half empty (doesn’t really matter, you can fill the cup!), your frame of mind determines what you see.  And what you see then determines your response.  You can...

Just Wondering

Just Wondering~ Most of the time we speed through each day with our focus on all the tasks that need to be done at work and/or home.  Rarely do we take the time to sit and look around and just wonder.   And when we do, we often think:  “I wonder where the time...

Ask for Help

May is Mental Health Month Each May I am reminded that many people struggle with mental health issues, including grief, depression, relationship distress, and so on but do not seek counseling.   The reasons vary from a time commitment, financial, to the stigma that...

Now or Later?

Now or Later?  When do You Relax? We live in a fast paced society.  Instant gratification is expected.  We often find ourselves pulled and pushed in a million different directions.   Do you feel overwhelmed just reading this?  If so take a deep breath in and exhale...