Trauma Affects Everyone
No one in this world escapes from trauma. It is a universal experience that affects us all. It is important...
Nature Walks for Health
In addition to journaling and meditation, nature walks, physical activity plus mindful breathing practices help keep you healthy. These are...
Meditation is Simple
I developed a meditation habit without trying, I slipped into it through walking in nature. I was consciously trying to...
Journaling is Therapeutic
I never managed to keep a diary when I was younger. I read The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron and...
Teasing and Body Image. How I Learned to Love My Feet.
I used to be teased about my feet (and too many other things to list here). I used to hide...
Power Comes From Within
We all want power and control over our lives. The most power we have is over our awareness, plus how...
Lowering Expectations
What do you think about lowering your expectations in a relationship? Are there any reasonable expectations, or do we accept...
The Joy of Silly Playfulness
We, humans, have a neurobiological survival mechanism that causes us to dwell on the negative. It’s so easy to fall...
Ways Fragile Egos Avoid Responsibility
It can be so frustrating trying to communicate and set boundaries with someone who has a fragile ego. There are...
Doing What’s Best for You
There are simple methods to help you remember to honor yourself, treat yourself well, and do what’s right for you....
Breaking Free from Abuse
The first step in breaking free from a toxic, abusive situation is to make space where you can have quiet,...
Vulnerable Narcissists
We’ve all heard of the grandiose, malignant narcissist, but there are vulnerable, covert narcissists too. Narcissism and other personality disorders...
They Never Hit Me
I used to be confused about what defines abuse? I thought that someone had to hit you for it to...
Oops… Are You Codependent?
Codependency used to be associated with substance abuse only. Now it’s widely recognized that codependency is a much broader issue...
Being Unproductive
Having one of those days when you’re just not feeling it, wondering what’s the point, lol. Been there. I’ve found...
