In the midst of a busy day, with food to cook, lessons to take, games to watch, parties to prepare for, sidewalks to clean, houses to tidy, life is full and hectic. But when the snow is right, and the spirit hits, you just gotta take advantage of the moment, and do what you don’t …
A Thought
When we are motivatedby goals that have deep meaning, by dreams that need completion by pure love that needs expressing then we truly live life. Greg Anderson Be motivated by that which is deliberately and consciously chosen…and re chosen daily. Choose what pulls you towards your dreams, your aspirations, closer to the ones you love. …
I’ve got to stop kidding myself–I’m really not that powerful
As a therapist, I help people notice the patterns of the things that aren’t working in their lives…that helps them to see the way they tend to make things happen. Once people are able to see their responsibility in the process, positive change is much more likely to occur. Sounds easy. It is not. It’s …
The Gift of Jackeloping
“Now in this world of ups and downs,It’s nice to know that there are jackelopes around.” Boundin Sheep This won’t make sense until you watch the following video. I know it’s over 4 minutes, but it’s cute and packs a giggling punch. I love how the jackelope is kindly curious to the lamb…not judgemental, not …
Isn’t Work Great?
We spend so much time complaining about our jobs, that we often forget to contemplate how good they are for us. I was looking forward to the break in routine of work over the holidays just as much as anybody. I was looking forward to relaxing mornings when the alarm clock didn’t go off, and …
Remembering what is Important
Wise words can come from unexpected places–and then be unexpectedly valuable. I was at a memorial service on Saturday… the second of January…a time when we are all thinking about new starts and fresh, more effective ways of doing things. It was ironic to attend a memorial service—a celebration of a life just ended—to be …
Growing, Grown, Gone
Saying “Goodbye” is as much a part of life as saying, “Hello”. The amaryllis blooms are done. They were beautiful while they were around…but life for all living things is fragile and fleeting. They were the star of the show at my dining table for days, but now they are gone. I’ve moved them from …
Slipping Through my Fingers…NOT
Time is precious. Children are precious. Grab the moments and love your kids. This time of year has me with more unstructured time than usual. …time to spend playing games, or in outdoor activities with family. Love that. And more time to watch a movie. Mamma Mia has become a favorite of mine. The beautiful …
The Downside of "Comfortable"
It’s not always the worst thing to be uncomfortable. In fact, there is a place for discomfort. Not very sensitive-seeming words for a therapist to be writing in her blog, huh? Let me explain. A few weeks back I was at Costco and saw this winter running shirt in a super fancy fabric that holds …
Unspeakable Pain, Unspeakable Beauty
What does one do when one has lost everything? I had a chance recently to visit with some folks who have been through a lot. In late fall 2008, their house had burnt down. To the ground. Total loss. These are people in their senior years, and had a lifetime of memories in that household. …