“Life marches by... I suggest you get on with it!” said Katherine Hepburn’s character to her daughter played by Jane Fonda in the movie ‘On Golden Pond’. Get over it. Have you ever had someone say something similar to you either at work or at home or maybe even a friend? … [Read more...]
One Moment
19 years ago - It doesn’t even seem that long and yet it seems like a lifetime ago. One moment 19 years ago at this time of year was when I drove my son four states away to drop him off at a University. If I knew then what I know now, what would I do differently? I don’t know. … [Read more...]
Magical Place For True Joy
Think of a time you felt true joy when you were by yourself. What were you doing? Where were you? I am not talking about time spent online or other activities used to avoid our situation. I mean TRUE JOY. FEELING true joy doesn’t mean that all of your problems have disappeared. It … [Read more...]
Love and Abundance
I am loved. I am adored. I am filled with Love and Abundance. I attract loving people to me easily and abundantly. Affirmations Do you ever wonder why your repeated efforts at reciting daily affirmations doesn’t work for you? When you repeat phrases like that, how does … [Read more...]
On The Other Hand
Have you seen the musical Fiddler On The Roof? It’s one of my favorites. Recently, I was re-watching it and noticed how one phrase that Tevye repeated throughout the film is one we could keep in mind when it comes to any time of conflict we have with another person. “On the other hand.” Here’s a … [Read more...]
Feel alone?
We ALL feel alone at one time or another, some of us more often than not. I have even had people tell me that they feel alone during holiday family gatherings with a room FULL of people because they feel their family doesn’t understand them. What can YOU do when you feel … [Read more...]
A VERY Long 4 Days
People get excited for long holiday weekends. It means more time away from work, more time to spend with family. What happens when you don’t have the typical family gatherings to attend? For those of us in this situation, it means get ready for a VERY long 4 days. If you … [Read more...]
Why Bother Addressing Estrangement
“Let sleeping dogs lie.” We have all heard that phrase before. Maybe we even use that when someone brings up the subject of a family member we no longer have anything to do with. And you may wonder, “Why bother? I don’t want to talk about it!” The key question is: how do you feel when … [Read more...]
Broken Friendships -To Be, Or Not To Be
Maybe you find yourself in a situation where you were once Best Friends and NOW, you are ‘strangers with memories’. Broken friendships - to be, or not to be. Why would you get back in touch with an estranged friend? As it is with families who separate for various reasons, the same holds … [Read more...]
When Family Lets You Down
You really try to be a better person by letting bygones be bygones and move past your differences with a family member. Then a dreaded situation arises that makes you think twice about your decision. What is a person to do when family lets you down? I had a negative experience this holiday … [Read more...]
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