May 13
2 min

Surrendering to the Outcome- Embracing the Power of Acceptance

When you hear the word 'surrender,' what comes to mind? Giving up? Losing control? Have you found yourself in a position where you...

May 6
2 min

I’m a… Family Caregiver?

It feels as though just yesterday you were basking in the joy of your honeymoon, yet today, you're navigating the aisles of a store,...

Apr 29
2 min

Creating Something Extraordinary

Every day, we have a choice about how we’ll show up. Are you consciously listening and replying to a conversation you’re currently...

Apr 22
2 min

Body and Soul Rejuvenation

How many of you are feeling a bit drained? You keep up with your days somehow, yet you can feel your energy fading more and more....

Apr 15
2 min

Surrendering to the Outcome- Embracing the Power of Acceptance

What comes to mind when you hear the word 'surrender'? Giving up? Losing control? Have you found yourself in a position where you thought...

Apr 8
2 min

A Time for New Beginnings

A time for new beginnings – let the planting season begin! Spring brings such happiness to my heart. As I look outside, after all the...

Apr 1
2 min

Embracing Renewal: Spring Cleaning for the Mind

As the vibrant colors of blossoming flowers begin to pop up and the rains decrease, spring has arrived. Spring isn't just a change in...

Mar 25
2 min

Unleashing Joy - How Creativity Opens Boundless Spaces In Your Life

Creativity can contribute to your well-being, whether you plant a garden, restore an old piece of furniture, paint, or find yourself on...

Mar 18
2 min

Embracing Authenticity - A Guide to How We Should Show Up in The World

Whether you are caring for a loved one, or caring for yourself, the time that we take for ourselves is the most significant gift we can...

Mar 11
2 min

Life's small pleasures... a hot shower! May it be so...

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we may find ourselves grappling with stress, anxiety, and the seemingly overwhelming...

Mar 4
2 min

Shaky Emotional Ground

Regardless of your role in life, whether a family caregiver or care professional, you are the one constant in the position you provide...

Feb 26
2 min

Finding Ways to Honor Yourself

You are the common denominator in all that happens in your world. You don’t have control over everything, but you control how you show up...

Feb 19
2 min

Simple Planning to Reduce Stress

As we step into the new year, it's crucial to emphasize the empowering nature of prioritizing self-care. Cultivating your inner...

Feb 12
2 min

Forgiving Yourself

'I wish I had' is a phrase I've heard many times. Don't we all wish we had known better at specific points? If we did, things would have...

Feb 5
2 min

Speaking and Listening

Last week, I overheard a conversation at a medical office in the waiting room about what a physician had 'said' and what the patient...

Jan 29
2 min

Buoyancy In the Sea of Grief

It seems like there’s an ebb and flow of people I know going through various illnesses or deaths of loved ones. They speak of the...

Jan 22
2 min

Pacing Yourself to Achieve More

I read something this morning that gave me pause: When you have a lot going on and things feel overwhelming, do just one thing. It can be...

Jan 15
2 min

Cultivating Calm and Creating Tranquility in Your Life

When caring for a loved one, you likely wear so many hats throughout your day that your head is often spinning. The key to cultivating...

Jan 8
2 min

The Sound of Silence

Breaking toxic cycles, releasing harmful relationships, and creating a peaceful environment are crucial to improving mental and physical...

Jan 1
2 min

Celebrating the Season: Embracing the Magic Within

I believe in magic. The holiday and New Year seasons are enchanting reminders of its profound significance. The subtle yet tangible...

Dec 25, 2023
2 min

One Last Pause Before the New Year

As we remember the year behind us, I encourage you to pause. Over time, I’ve started looking at the New Year as a time to reflect on the...

Dec 18, 2023
2 min

The Great Wall of Fear

It was a difficult conversation to overhear from a son about his father: "I'm tired of him living here! I'm tired of losing my space with...

Dec 11, 2023
2 min

Intertwining Mindfulness to Create Calm

Let’s see if you can relate to either of these scenarios: You walk in the front door after a long day, and after a sigh of relief, you...

Dec 4, 2023
2 min

Emotional Whiplash

Something to ponder. How do you engage in your world of balancing family and work without losing your own identity? It’s so easy to get...

Nov 27, 2023
2 min

How Music Can Shift Your Life

Self-care is a phrase you’ve all heard, perhaps to the point you cringe when you hear it. Lovely concept. Finding time just for yourself?...

Nov 20, 2023
2 min

Creating a Season of Gratitude

Our minds are powerful energy tools. We can get swept up in the energy of a negative situation or become masters of observing and...

Nov 13, 2023
2 min

Want to Find Peace? Start Your Day Like This

Let's see if this sounds at all familiar. Somewhere around 2 PM, your eyes feel as heavy as can be, and you're not sure how you'll get...

Nov 6, 2023
2 min

The Critical Role a Pause Plays in Your Life

Choices. We all like choices, don’t we? Chocolate chip or peanut butter cookies? A long soaking bath or a steamy warm shower? Now, if...

Oct 30, 2023
2 min

The Letter You Need to Write

When was the last time that you did something kind for yourself? Your life is busy, at times, emotionally draining, so being kind to...

Oct 23, 2023
2 min

Becoming a Peacemaker

We all have the power to manifest wondrous moments in our lives. We also can add to the ‘shaking’ going on. Truth––when we hold on to...

Oct 16, 2023
2 min

Are Your Emotions Spinning?

Some days are more challenging than others, but we can find bright spots if we open ourselves to them. When we focus on events that bring...

Oct 9, 2023
2 min

Assumptions and the Season of Giving

The season of giving is upon us, but in truth, giving surrounds us daily. I was in the grocery store last week and saw a woman looking up...

Oct 2, 2023
2 min

Resetting Your Energy and Instilling Calm

Do you ever feel that everything is out of control in your life? You've forgotten to pay a bill, and the oil light comes on in your car,...

Sep 25, 2023
2 min

Lessons From Your Inner Guide

Remembering the argument you had with your loved one, you can hear the last words dangling on the edge of your memory. Why do things have...

Sep 18, 2023
2 min

Forgiving Yourself

'I wish I had' is a phrase I've heard many times. Yes, from myself too. Don't we all wish we had known better at specific points? Things...

Sep 11, 2023
2 min

Waves of Kindness

I spoke to an exhibitor at an art fair this weekend. As I admired her work's beauty, I told her how it invoked a sense of calm and peace....

Sep 4, 2023
2 min

Time Standing Still

I was driving home from dropping a friend off at the airport at 4:30 AM, pitch black outside, and it seemed a little eerie, but unsure...

Aug 28, 2023
2 min

Change Your Perspective and Change Your Life

Murphy’s Law warns us: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” That mindset many people carry with them; is that you, too? It’s easy...

Aug 21, 2023
2 min

Feeling Overwhelmed? Pause and B-R-E-A-T-H-E

I found myself in a place over the past few weeks of running from one thing to the next, and before I knew it, my wheels were shaking!...

Aug 14, 2023
2 min

Steps for Improving Communication

Have you ever walked into a room and felt sad before anyone spoke? Or go into the grocery store in a great mood, list in hand, and you're...

Aug 7, 2023
2 min

Sharing Responsibilities

When it comes to daily living, your schedule is often full of your tasks and needs, coupled with those of your loved ones. The lines can...

Jul 31, 2023
2 min

Creating Priorities

There comes a time in our lives when the past feels parallel with where we are as we have a flashback to specific moments. Time passes...

Jul 24, 2023
2 min

Tips for Increasing Physical Health

Family caregivers are often on an emotional roller coaster. Caring for a loved one can be endearing because you are helping and showing...

Jul 17, 2023
2 min

The Reality of Anticipatory Loss

I remember standing in Michael's Craft store looking at my mom, unsure of my feelings. Michaels was a place that we both enjoyed visiting...

Jul 10, 2023
2 min

Comfort Care for You and Your Loved One

Whether your loved one is going into the hospital or coming home, it is a time when many details are in play simultaneously. And a time...

Jul 3, 2023
2 min

What Do You Want? Practicing the Art of Self-Care

It’s easy to go through day-to-day events without stopping to ask yourself, “Is this good for me? Is this what I want/need?”. However,...

Jun 26, 2023
2 min

Change Your Space, Change Your Life

You're halfway into your day, feeling depleted and thinking about the few minutes just before you woke up. There was a gentle peace,...

Jun 19, 2023
2 min

Healthy Boosts Through Creativity

Creativity is something often overlooked in a balanced life. Diet and exercise all come foremost in our minds, but the art of being...

Jun 12, 2023
2 min

Mindful, Balanced Living is Obtainable

When someone tells you to 'breathe,' is your response, "Oh really? Do you have any idea of what's going on in my life? I love my job and...

Jun 5, 2023
2 min

Time in a Bubble

I don't think it is ever too early to have discussions with your loved one about the care they or you would like to receive when the time...

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