No one is saying it’s going to be easy, but we are happiest when we can let go of things that are no longer working in our lives. These things, people, and situations once served us, but for whatever reason, we’ve outgrown them or they have changed in ways that no longer fit. Any type […]
A Different Kind Of Mothers Day
On May 16, 2011 Mothers Day took on a different meaning for me. It was on that day our daughter Mia was stillborn at 20 weeks gestation. How do I ask people to honor me for Mother’s Day, when my child is not here? It can be the most isolating day, and yet I try […]
Being Mindful in Times Of Grief
Unfortunately, grief is as much a part of life as happiness. This sounds horribly glib, but I ask that you trust me on this truth. You can’t have light without darkness. Happiness doesn’t exist without grief. Grief can dismantle your life in small, incendiary ways. You may start to neglect those that are close to you […]
Learning To Love Yourself
Loving yourself is one of the most difficult relationships you can embark on. Yet, learning to love who you are is the one way to make you stronger and happier. You’re more likely to put forth the effort to reach your goals when you appreciate your value. Because YOU ARE VALUABLE. You’re bound to […]
Overcoming the Bad Days
Bad days, bad moments, and unexpected illnesses. They all happen. It takes a toll on you, and you feel like you’ll never overcome it. That you are “cursed” with bad luck. But there’s also the belief that the only way to experience true joy is to first experience darkness. This week was hard and scary, as […]
Making the most of a fresh start
Fresh starts take place in your life every day. We evolve. We grow. We fall down and stumble our way back to find our footing. The term “fresh start” has a warm, exciting sound to it, but the reality is that something new isn’t always something you look forward to. Trust me, there have been […]
The lessons grief can teach us
Grief and loss shifts every part of you, and you are never the same person afterwards. Whether it’s the death of a loved one, divorce, or the loss of a job, we all will have moments when life turns on its head. Grief is a normal healing process, as many say, but that doesn’t […]
Desiderata
Today is my birthday. Another year round the sun, and way too many grey hairs to count. But, I am happy. Ridiculously so. Not that life isn’t without it’s stresses or disasters…but, I am happy with myself. And it took forever to be in this place. Now, don’t get me wrong here, I still have […]
When life knocks you over
It is very easy to say that yoga, meditation, self-help books, “good thoughts” and all that other jazz will make all your wounds better, and will heal your broken pieces…but sometimes no matter how hard you work on your inner peace, the outside world bangs louder at the door. One of the things that was […]
A New Beginning
The little blog that could…this is my new name for the site. I never thought that a blog I created out of sheer creative frustration and the need to vent would become such a beautiful calling. I haven’t looked at this blog since January, when my world was filled with such a tornado of joy, […]
