Embracing Your Inner Feline
Because of the state of the world, for the past four months, I've spent pretty much 24 hours 7 days a week with my cat Jade. Here are a few things I've noticed . . .
Laughter, Anyone?
Interested in turning your stress into serenity? Laughter is just what the doctor ordered. Unfortunately, most days we don’t laugh. That’s why I suggest not waiting for something to make you laugh . . .
Read MoreGiving Is Not Only Contagious, It's Healing
Did you know that giving is contagious? Actually, I just made that up. But there are studies (somewhere by someone) that say when we witness others giving, we get inspired to give. It spreads, just like yawning . . .
Read MoreProcrastination, Anyone?
In a recent New York Times article, Charlotte Lieberman writes: “Procrastination isn’t a unique character flaw or a mysterious curse on your ability to manage time, but a way of coping with . . .
Read MoreGratitude Raises Your Altitude
Each year in the United States around Thanksgiving time, there is a palpable buzz around giving thanks. What a wonderful tradition–expressing what we are grateful for! If we probe a little deeper, there is . . .
Read MoreUnplug and Restore Yourself
Taking time away from our electronic devices is an important part of healing. We have come to rely on our computers, phones, televisions, and other gadgets . . .
Read MoreWhat's the Deal with Anger?
Every emotion we have has a purpose. Emotions are never bad. In fact, they are a helpful way of communicating that there is an imbalance or disruption in our life that needs attention. When I am angry, it is usually a sign that . . .
Read MoreHow Can Birthdays Heal Us?
I recently had another birthday and a dear friend gave me a card that read: “Make your birthday environmentally friendly…Recycle your age!”
Read MoreLOVE Heals and So Do Post-it Notes
Have you ever used post-it notes? What a simple invention, right? Since the 1970s, post-it notes have been making our lives easier. Like most people, I use them to jot things down that I need to do, or must remember . . .
Read MoreMoving from Depression to Expression
If you've ever suffered from depression, felt despondent or apathetic, you know how challenging it can be to rise above the sea of darkness shrouding you. What can you do to shift from this gloomy place to one of light and joy . . .
Read MoreA Fresh Perspective on Letting Go
January is often a time of introspection, new dreams, and leaving the past year left behind. Sometimes, leaving our pasts in the past is more challenging than we'd like. And sometimes . . .
Read MoreWhat Does Fire Teach Us About Healing?
Lately, with all the devastating wildfires in California, I've been thinking a lot about fire. I've been evacuated three times from these California fires—once this year, and twice in the past five years. I’ve been fortunate . . .
Read MoreSaying Yes to Life and No to Fear
When I was beaten down from my myriad health challenges, I stopped saying yes and became fearful. At one point during the height of my illness, I couldn’t be left alone. I would shake and scream and cry from . . .
Read MoreWhat Are the Five Main Components of Healing?
Healing is a complex process. It is never just about the physical. That is where holistic healing comes in. I believe there are 5 primary components . . .
Read MoreWhat Is HUA and How Can It Help You Heal?
HUA (or Hooah) has several meanings. It was originally military slang that meant Heard, Understood, and Acknowledged. A more creative, urban use of this term is: Head Up Ass, referring to someone who is oblivious . . .
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