I know, I know. In a world that values action, inaction can seem like self-sabotage. At the very least, it feels incredibly wrong and indicative of losing out in some way. Inaction is uncomfortable. It makes us squirm and worry over what we’re not doing or should be doing or are doing wrong. Oh, […]
Back in 2005, I was teaching my first year at low income school in South Carolina. Every day felt like one more step into my own prison. I had loved teaching in Pennsylvania for the last 12 years, but here, there was too much stress, too much demand, and too little time. I was […]
Two of my clients this week experienced the same struggle. That dreadful feeling when you feel depleted or longing to do something for yourself and someone you care about calls or texts with, “Do you have time to talk?” What you really want to say is, “No. I just don’t.” But what you say instead […]
Who doesn’t love to be in love? When we are in love, we feel special, appreciated, and invincible. These feelings can last a few weeks, a few months, or even a year. Usually, not much more beyond that because at some point, your partner is going to trigger the places in you where […]
Her mind had been ruminating over some big questions lately, regarding a new home and career. The future loomed large, but instead of researching answers, she found herself spending a few hours googling beach retreats. Guilt ridden, she said, “Maybe I’m just trying to run away from my problems and my family. Everyone is getting […]
It doesn’t take much. I have my plans for the day, and then something unexpected comes up and all my little “plans” go out the window. This used to throw me into a tailspin, depending on how big the change. And nothing hit harder than when it came to my pocketbook. A client would cancel […]
Depression can be a four letter words these days. In a world where positivity, intention, and manifestation are seen as the gateway to heaven, depression appears as the grim reaper, ready to take us down. No one wants to admit they’re depressed. When friends or family call, we say, “we’re in a funk”, or […]
How often do we wonder what our next step should be, if we’re doing the right thing, or what the best decision to make at this time is? If you’re like me, a lot. It’s a rare moment we just relax with life, trusting the next step will be there as we go about our […]
Life is leading you to your good. It’s hard to say that at times. I mean, when someone leaves you, something breaks down in your home, or your dream falls apart, you feel the pain of those things leaving and question what you’re doing wrong. But here’s the thing. Life is always leading […]
You know the drill. Life goes on as usual, in it’s predictable manner, then something arises that jolts you out of the ordinary – and that something may be coming from inside your soul. After you’ve gotten past the initial panic and disbelief, a part of you wants to drag back the old habits and […]