Measuring Up

When we are not feeling confident, we tend to criticize ourselves and compare ourselves to others. We may feel we don’t measure up to someone else because we perceive ourselves as less talented or less attractive or less deserving or any other ‘less than’ statements. People in our lives can also contribute to our feelings … Continue reading Measuring Up

The Freedom of Forgiveness

We’ve all heard that forgiveness is necessary in order to move forward with our lives. And as most of us will agree, forgiveness often seems difficult. We may feel that if we forgive someone that we are excusing what happened, so it can seem easier to hold onto our resentments, allowing hurtful experiences to continue … Continue reading The Freedom of Forgiveness

Health and Wellbeing

With the change of the seasons, many of us notice that seasonal allergies and illnesses are affecting us. That’s why it is important to continue incorporating healthy practices that boost our immune system which can help keep us feeling our best and shorten the duration of common illnesses. “Eat healthily, sleep well, breathe deeply, move … Continue reading Health and Wellbeing

Celebrate Good Times

How often do you celebrate your life? Once a year on your birthday or perhaps another anniversary date? Do you celebrate it daily? Or do you struggle to find anything worth celebrating, much less celebrating daily? When you wake up, do you think, “How will I celebrate this day?” Or do you groan, already fretting … Continue reading Celebrate Good Times

The Sound of Silence

Today, create just one moment silence. How do you do that? Turn off all the noisy things that will distract you, such as your phone, computer, TV, radio, etc.  Next, sit or stand very still.  It’s just for one moment, so you can do this. Now, become aware of the silence. Granted, not everyone lives … Continue reading The Sound of Silence

A Part of the Whole

We are all individuals; yet we are not alone. We are all connected as part of the whole. We can learn so much from interactions with the people we encounter throughout the day. There are varying viewpoints and personalities within the community we live in, and when we engage with others, rather than passively observing, … Continue reading A Part of the Whole