Supporting Others as They Grieve
We recently experienced another loss in our family—this time it was a beloved pet, Miss Murphy, who was a constant loving companion for my brother and sister-in-law. As I wrestled with what to say to them, it got me to thinking that this is something we all struggle...
12 Ways to Share Yourself this Holiday Season
As we move further into December and the season gets busier, I hope you are saving time for yourself. Sundays always seem like a good day to do that. Reserve some special time for you. I got a call from one of my sisters-in-love, my husband’s sister, Mary. Hearing...
Three Tips for When You’re Not Feeling the Holiday Spirit
Now that Thanksgiving is past us, I’m seeing homes in my neighborhood decorated for Christmas. It feels like the end of the year has come too quickly. I’ve been thinking a lot about the holiday season—with a little dread, if I’m being perfectly honest. I’m not feeling...
When Life Hits Hard, What Do You Do?
It was one of those days when I woke up in a deep funk. I remember it so well. Is this what they mean by “life happens?” My divorce hit me hard, twice. Everyone thought I had the perfect marriage, but it wasn’t perfect at all. I denied it for years. I told friends and...
Reminder to Younger Self
Have you ever said to yourself, “I wish I knew then what I know now?” I remember my mother saying that all the time when she was helping me to learn a lesson. And I find myself saying it to the kids in my life now and to my clients on occasion. “I wish I knew...
Unleash the Power of Gratitude
Did you know when you practice gratitude, when you are focused on being thankful and feeling blessed, you cannot also feel fear or hate or grief or guilt at the same time? Think about that. How does it feel when you’re overwhelmed with fear, hate, guilt or grief? It...
Walking with Faith
I hope this is a day of rest and recharging for you. We all need to refuel and refill our cups so we can give from the overflow. Let’s do it together on this beautiful Sunday. I’m putting dinner in the crockpot, heading to church and then watching football with hubby...
Preparing for a Loss
What do you have to be grateful for this week? Focus on that for a few moments today. Breathe it in. And smile. It’s been an amazingly bittersweet week for me. Here’s the sweet part: This week, my new book, Upside Down to Right Side Up, launched in Kindle format and...
Unlocking the Power of Your Voice
As you get settled into your week, take some time to reflect on the week ahead of you. What will make you feel amazing? Speak it out loud. And, then go do THAT. It’s what I wish for you The Power of Your Voice We’ve heard a lot in the news lately about people...
Birthing a Book
Although the year is not yet over, it’s amazing to me how quickly this year, in particular, has gone by. 2018 has been a year packed with caregiving (my primary role), building my business, networking, writing and now, authoring a new book. Birthing a...
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