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Seeking Joy

Seeking Joy At the beginning of each of the past few years, I have chosen a word to guide me through that year.  Past years words were Hope, Journey, and Believe.  This year, the word that kept creeping into my conscious was JOY.  As in the past, I continually heard...

Family Gatherings

During the holidays, especially Christmas, we gather together with family.  Most family members have undesignated roles to play.  They were never assigned, but rather we fall into them by way of our personalities, expectations, and even need of the family.  Some...

Cherished Memories

When I was growing up, my mom gave my brothers and I a new Christmas ornament each year.  Following tradition, I got a new ornament for my children (still do and they are in their 20's!).  So when I decorate the Christmas tree it really is a walk down memory lane.  I...

Free Yourself and Let Go

There is often a fine line between knowing when to hold on and fight, and letting go.  I'm not speaking of giving up, rather a much harder path of letting go.  When you let go of something you are attached to, there is an emotionally strong and compelling attachment...

Use Your Words Carefully!

Use Your Words Carefully! One of the most exciting things for new parents is when their child says it's first word.  Words, sharing our thoughts out loud, and the intent behind them are critical to our human functioning.  With our words, we bind ourselves closer to...

Personal Boundaries

We are creatures of survival.  It's in our nature to protect ourselves.  Not just from Lions, Tigers, and Bears (oh my), but from anything or anyone who might cause us harm or distress.  It is in our own best interest to know that invisible line that takes us from...

What’s My Emoji?

What's My Emoji? Little boys are encouraged to "suck it up" and not to cry in front of others.  Little girls find they can cry to get their way.  Big girls too-think speeding and being pulled over by a police officer!  When other people laugh, we often laugh too just...

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