I recently went on a personal adventure to Antigua, Guatemala. It was my own miniature version of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love. Well, she traveled for an entire year (to Italy, India, and Bali) and I only went away for…
Are You Selfish?
Recently I was at an exercise class (yes, it is a miracle that I’ve stuck with it for 6 months now!). A woman came running in at the last minute and said, “I just had my babysitter stay later so…
Thawing the Frozen Heart
After your heart is broken, what happens? The natural reaction is to shut down, contract, and protect the remaining shards. In fact, for many people, after experiencing the searing pain of loss, their hearts begin to freeze over. Eternal winter.…
Life after Death
Saying goodbye last year to my sweet furry friend, Hickory, was heartbreaking. My constant companion of 15 years, he was with me as I raised and launched my children. He followed me as I lived with one husband and then…
Requiem
Requiem . . . Latin for “rest.” It comforts me to imagine a resting place of heavenly peace for all those whom we have loved and lost; a place where they are granted a peace so sublime that there is…
Be Curious, Not Furious
Curiosity may have killed the cat but it will do wonders for your relationship. The next time your partner, colleague, teenager, parent, or annoying friend does something that triggers your anger, stop . . . breathe . . . and…
Will You Be My Valentine?
Valentine’s day can be so much more than just a day to acknowledge your sweetheart. It can also be a day to honor love and appreciation of all kinds. So I want to acknowledge and honor YOU, my readers. …
When A Dream Is More Than A Dream
I was lying there with him on the blue rug in my home office. He was youthful and energetic, kicking his furry legs out joyfully — a playful gesture that I had always called “Kangaroo Jack.” I felt his fur. …
24 Shades of Red
My husband, Daniel, and I don’t often get a chance to do presentations together. However, recently we did! My friends and colleagues, Jane Warren and Bob Tomes of Vibrant Couples, invited us to participate with them and 22 other relationship…
Big Rocks
Most of us work part-or-full time to make a living, keep our homes, and care for our families. Some of us even work two jobs! But what about our hours beyond work? How do we fill our time? What are…