The Profound Benefits of Keeping a Journal
Years ago the ritual of journal writing or keeping a diary was common. Today few people recognize the power and profound benefits behind this practice. In the field of psychology, … Read more
What to do when your friend dies…
What happens when you lose a good friend? Good friends are the people that we choose to let in to the inner sanctum. They make our lives sweeter during the … Read more
How noise affects you and your ability
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the noise that surrounds your life? Years ago I went on a 10-day silent meditation retreat. After a few tortuous days alone with my … Read more
What matters the most to you?
Knowing what matters most to you and “why” informs your choices, your goals and likely the vision you hold for your life. It makes the path moving forward more clear … Read more
Are you chasing happiness?
Do you find yourself chasing happiness? I used to believe that once I got my doctoral degree—then I would be happy, when I became a professor then I would be … Read more
why gratitude matters
Do you sometimes feel like if only certain parts of your life came together—then your life would be so much better? Years ago I used to focus on what was … Read more
How to find your path during challenging times?
Tory’s claim to fame was her strong work ethic and infectious laughter. Raising her two children single-handedly and running her freelance event planning business, Tory made it look easy. She … Read more
Have you ever suffered a loss that took your breath away?
Certain reminders or pictures can sometimes go right to the core of an emotional trigger. Every year I get a postcard from our local synagogue reminding me of the day … Read more
Do you get emotionally triggered?
Do you get emotionally triggered? It used to be that when I reached out to someone and they didn’t respond in what I considered a reasonable amount of time that … Read more
Does fear get in the way of realizing your dreams?
Lucy, a successful attorney spent the past twenty years working for a law firm. For years she balanced her work and family life well and savored her time dabbling in … Read more