January 2, 2018
As we begin this new year, it can be helpful to reflect on positive feelings and experiences from the past. I recently came across a beautiful image suggested by Peggy Huddleston. She invites us to imagine a time in our life when we felt comforted and loved by someone whom […]
July 28, 2017
More and more of us are feeling isolated and alone, despite the number of social media “friends” we have. Ironically, the more technologically connected we are through social media, the more we are at risk for losing deep human connection. On-line social connections are valuable for lots of things but […]
July 6, 2016
TONE IT DOWN; DIAL IT BACK. Usually we think this is said in the context of someone getting heated up, angry, about to go toe to toe and lose their cool. Guess what? Not so. The older I get and the more of life I live the more I hear […]
January 28, 2016
We need to think before asking, “How are you?”I ran into an old friend whom I had not seen in a very long time. I like this woman a lot. She is full of energy and has a desire to live to the fullest. She appreciates life’s “moments” and is […]
May 10, 2015
In times of illness, particularly prolonged illnesses, people often have a difficult time adjusting to the significant changes we experience in our lives. Old familiar habits and rituals that shape our daily routines often become more challenging. The inability to do something as well as before (or not at all) […]
May 10, 2015
Life is Difficult. Life is Beautiful. And therein is the challenge to keep our balance. Appreciating what we have when we feel we are losing so much is not easy but can be done with practice. Gratitude takes practice because we tend to focus on the big things which overwhelm […]
May 10, 2015
Many of us are quite clear about making sure we have a “last will and testament” or a “living will” letting others know our desires if we are unable to make choices for ourselves when faced with medical decisions. Few of us, though, are just as clear about the footprint […]
May 10, 2015
Age is a concept that is neither constant nor universal. Different cultures view aging in different ways. In some cultures older people are revered, respected and sought out for their wisdom. In the USA we are becoming more conscious of what it takes to age well, but that does not […]
March 31, 2015
Lately, I have talked with more than a few people about how they feel when they sit with someone who is dying. Although it is not easy for most of us to talk with someone whose death is near, I believe it is invaluable to interact with a person who […]
December 1, 2014
It seems that wherever I go, people are coughing. Tis the season. At a recent doctor’s visit I was greeted by a delightful receptionist who had a terrible cough. I felt so bad for her, especially since she was greeting sick people and she had clearly joined the ranks of […]