HOME ORGANIZATION & IMPROVEMENTS
It’s no secret that the pandemic launched all manner of home organization and improvements. For us, it was the perfect opportunity to take the steps necessary to adapt to Scott’s decreased mobility. The…
NAVIGATING TRANSITIONS – Another Chapter
Navigating transitions becomes an art form for many of us, by the time we reach our 60s and 70s. When I wrote several years ago about my husband’s diagnosis, I thought I’d write…
EASTER: A SYMBOL OF HOPE
The symbolism of Easter belongs to all, regardless of specific religious beliefs. Death and resurrection, or the life, death, life cycle, takes its cue from nature. The change of the seasons in spring…
RESENTMENT & SELF-PITY: Signposts for Self-Awareness
Resentment and self-pity are two feeling states that we have all experienced at one time or another. While they are uncomfortable, and often unproductive, with awareness and attention they can be tools for…
WHEN A FALSE BELIEF KEEPS YOU STUCK
A false belief, or thinking something is true when it is not, can keep us frustrated, stuck and struggling to move forward. This can happen with small misconceptions, or with major areas of…
MAKING CHOICES & SETTING LIMITS
Making choices and setting limits are two invaluable tools for mental health and self-discovery. This is especially true at midlife and during times of transition and change. Our choices define who we are…
