Don’t let yourself get so busy that you lose sight of what truly matters in your life. – Heidi McBain Yes, this quote is one of mine! A mantra I have constantly running in my head as a reminder to slow down, to look around, to notice, to care, to be present in my […]
Emptiness: How to Fill the Void in a Positive Way After a Major Life Change
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. – Helen Keller I have had many major changes in my life, so many that a while back I actually wrote a short book about life transitions. Any time there is a big change in our lives; it leaves […]
Pain: How to be Available and Present for Your Children When They are Hurting Emotionally
It is not what you do for your children, but what you have taught them to do for themselves that will make them successful human beings. – Ann Landers My son came home from elementary school recently very upset, which was kind of surprising because he’s usually a pretty happy-go-lucky kid. In this case, he was actually able […]
Fear: How Doing Things that Initially Scare You Really Will Actually Make You Stronger!
Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy. – Dale Carnegie You know those events that really scare you, the ones where you’re there, sitting in your car, feeling like you want to […]
Friendship: How Simply Being Present and Available to a Friend in Need can have a Huge Impact on Their Life
You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life. – Zig Ziglar When I was pregnant for the second time, and on the last day of my first trimester, I had a miscarriage. It was devastating, and it took me a longtime to come to […]