I found this message in my inbox this morning from Chris Cade of ACIM. Perfect timing and a great reminder of how we can be more present when we disagree. A Hindu saint who was visiting river Ganges to take bath found a group of family members on the banks, shouting in anger at [...]
Tabby Cat Yawning I have many clients who come to me and tell me that they suffer from insomnia. Their minds are racing, they have too many thoughts, they are sleepy but they can't fall asleep. I call this tired and wired. I used to have this trouble and found many ways to [...]
For over a decade now, I have been following the FLYlady to keep myself and my home organized, clean, and running like clockwork. Does that mean I don't have clutter? No, it means that I am now in control and clutter doesn't run the show. Does it mean that my home is always spotless? No, [...]
Just because it's Thanksgiving doesn't mean you have to spend hours in the kitchen cooking and preparing a feast, followed by hours cleaning up the kitchen, and countless time searching for the plastic lids you need to store the leftovers. Some years I do have the urge to decorate the house, create custom centerpieces, [...]
Just because it's a habit doesn't mean you have to keep it. Worry for example is nothing more than a bad habit. Worry takes you from the present moment and allows fear and anxiety to drive thoughts of danger and peril. Worry is a choice. Are you a chronic worrier? Then you have a chronic [...]
"Just because someone has more followers than you doesn't mean they are better than you. Hitler had millions. Jesus had 12." You can learn a lot about yourself through social media. I remember when Facebook first came out and everyone was getting on the bandwagon. I did not. I was very reserved, very private, and [...]
Just because things begin to move faster and get busier during certain times of the year (like the beginning of the school year, the fall holidays, and the beginning of summer)...doesn't mean that we should ignore our routines. It is so easy to lose focus when activity picks up and there is a lot going [...]
Just because something happened a long time ago doesn't mean that it shouldn't affect you now. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, a fight, a car crash, abuse, or bankruptcy...these incidents can leave an energetic impression that may stick around and affect you decades later. The good news is that even though [...]
I'd like to list some of my favorite women, storybook characters, and female heroes... Lady Gaga - Because she is unapologetically herself. She is not afraid to express her creativity. Elta Voneiff Melson - Because she was there for me when I most needed someone to be. She pointed out my flaws in a firm [...]
Just because it's a kids movie doesn't mean there aren't valuable lessons to be learned about life and love. Take the Disney princesses for example. Snow White: Jealousy Can Be Dangerous – All of the troubles that befall the princess stem from the uncontrollable jealousy that the Queen feels. Oh, and be kind, and don't [...]