“Taking good care of YOU, means the people in your life will receive the best of you, rather than what’s left of you.” ~ Carl Bryan, Tennis Coach We’re about half way through the month of January and I thought this was a great time to gently remind all of us about the importance of self-care. I, Continue Reading

“It’s not the load that breaks you down, it’s the way you carry it.” ~ Lou Holtz I thought since we are at the beginning of a new year, it was a good time to talk about stress. Everyone experiences stress in one form or another and as defined in the dictionary of Merriam-Webster, “stress is a Continue Reading

“To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a Continue Reading

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.” ~ Philo The Holidays are underway. The decorations are upon us; the music is playing. For many, the Holidays evoke tradition, family, joy, celebration, love, peace and goodwill. But, sadly, many this Holiday season are filled with loss Continue Reading

“One day I will find the right words and they will be simple.” ~ Jack Kerouac It’s December and another holiday season is upon us. Some much has gone on this year and as we are about to end 2016, it’s hard not to notice how many people are hurting. Under the best of circumstances the holidays evoke Continue Reading

“Honor your being; Release each and every struggle; Gather strength from life’s storms; Relax into the arms of spirit.” ~ Jonathan Lockwood Hule I can’t help but think about how much this Election has caused such extreme reactions in everyone. Presidential elections always impact us. This one has Continue Reading

“Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation and freedom in all just pursuits.” ~ Thomas Jefferson Today’s newsletter comes on the heels of the 2016 Presidential Election. We Continue Reading

“All shall be well, and all shall be well and all manner of things shall be well.” ― Julian of Norwich Today is all about taking a pause. So often we look at everything and think we’re not there yet. We haven’t arrived. There’s more to be done. Well, the truth is you don’t arrive. There will Continue Reading

“You’ll be fine. Feeling unsure and lost is part of your path. Don’t avoid it. See what those feelings are showing you and use it. Take a deep breath. You’ll be okay. Even if you don’t feel okay all the time.” — Louise C.K. The path of least resistance. If you research or Google that statement, Continue Reading

“Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.” ~ Maori Proverb I often think about Ground Hog Day because so much of my everyday life feels the same. Very little changes from day to day. My grief with dementia has shown me that as I live every day with my Mom challenged by this Continue Reading