Good Grief: What I Wish I’d Known During this worldwide pandemic, many, many folks are in overwhelming grief and feeling profoundly alone. It is my belief, however, that ultimately we are not alone, that the physical world is not all … Continue reading →
If you–or someone you care about–is struggling with the heartache of loss (family, friend, pet, job or health), then you’ll love this proven system to recover heart’s ease: hope, peace, gratitude and eventually a return to joy. This “Healing Heartache” support group is … Continue reading →
Holidays can be difficult–that empty seat at the table is a reminder of loss. Additionally, we remember past holidays and grieve not only loved ones who’ve died or left us, but lost homes, lost careers, lost health, dreams-never-fulfilled. We each respond … Continue reading →
If you are you one of the 30% (or more) of American women who have been abused or abandoned in childhood, it’s likely that you are–or have been–in an abusive relationship as an adult. We repeat the past. But we … Continue reading →
If you think some people are just born happy, the folks who study genes agree. It seems that we have a sort of happiness baseline. If you’re not born with a high baseline, don’t despair; a lot of our happiness indeed … Continue reading →
Until I read “Coconut Ketones: A New Approach to Alcoholism” by Bruce Fife, N.D. in December’s Well Being Journal, I had no idea that the craving for alcohol was not only emotional (a coping mechanism for daily and sometimes deep … Continue reading →
I live in temperate Oregon but, as in much of the country, we’re having a snow storm. Luli, my Samoyed, owns me but today I decided that since the big white fluffy dogs from Siberia are work dogs, I would … Continue reading →
In this culture, we have not been particularly aware that our current distresses might be linked to our past distresses–especially childhood trauma. But as an EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) energy tapping practitioner, I was trained to pay special attention to … Continue reading →
Is this holiday difficult for you? December is traditionally a time of happy connection with family and friends—but for some of us it’s a mixed bag. Get-togethers with those folks with whom we share not-nice memories. Poignant moments when we … Continue reading →
We’re often told “In everything give thanks”. Sometimes that’s easier said than done. It’s easy to be grateful for a warm house, loving friends, clean air, water, Thanksgiving dinner, reasonably good health, or a special partner or pet. But what … Continue reading →
