Perfection – is that what you’re expecting?

by María Tomás-Keegan | Divorce, Perfection, Transitions

A friend of mine read the text on a card I made for my husband and asked if I would send it to her.  It occurred to me that others may find these words resonate, as well.  It has to do with perfection.  I’m a “recovering perfectionist” myself so these words come from...

Fear of writing ~ does it stop you in your tracks?

by María Tomás-Keegan | Fear, Fear of writing

Do you wonder whether you have anything meaningful to share with others?  Does your fear of writing hold you back because you don’t see yourself as an expert?  Do you fear being judged? Join the club … that’s exactly how I felt.  I could not imagine that anyone would...

Fear makes me nauseous! Three tips to make me feel better.

by María Tomás-Keegan | Fear, Transitions

What is that feeling in the pit of my stomach?  Why do my hands shake a bit and my knees feel unsteady?  Why can’t I remember what I want to say? For me, this is the manifestation of fear … I’m working through it and making progress.  There are some tricks I’ve...

Transitions ~ A Valentine’s Butterfly for You

by María Tomás-Keegan | Divorce, Grief/Loss, Transitions

Valentine’s Day can be tough for some people, especially women going through transitions, I think.  It can be a sad reminder of better times when current times are not going so smoothly.  It can be a reminder that some of us are alone, rather than connected...

Grief and Loss ~ Tennyson was right about it!

by María Tomás-Keegan | Grief/Loss, Transitions

 I’m not an expert on grief and loss; I’ve just felt a lot of it.  I don’t know anyone who is an expert.  All I know is it’s one of those raw emotions that tear us up inside and lasts too damn long. The person going through the grief feels lost … the people trying to...