“I believe that appreciation is a holy thing and when we look for what’s best in a person we happen to be with, at the moment, we’re doing what God does all the time. So, in loving and appreciating our neighbor we’re participating in something sacred.” Fred Rogers How do we show appreciation to our…
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How would you live if there was no tomorrow but only today? A popular hymn gives this advice: Today while the sun shines, work with a will Today all your duties fulfill Today, today work with a will There is no tomorrow but only today. The phrase, only today, describes a skill called “present moment…
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Are you struggling with depression or anxiety during a crisis? Extra ordinary stressors such as divorce, death or other life altering losses can throw us for a loop. Here are some tips to help your survive and eventually thrive. 1. ESTABLISH A ROUTINE: If you create patterns it will help your life feel more…
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Many of us have feel the righting urge when others are making mistakes. We try to right them, because it appears they are in a free fall. It works for cats but unfortunately, people often have the opposite reaction when we attempt to right them. They vigorously reject our corrections and either defend or go…
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Since early 9th century, St Patrick’s Day is a well-known Irish holiday celebrated on March 17th According to folklore, St Patrick, an Irish priest, used the shamrock to explain the Christian doctrine of the Trinity to the local pagan Irish. The shamrock has three separate leaves which are united by one common stem just as the…
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What we focus on, we amplify. This is the story of why hearts turn up everywhere in my life. I had a friend who collected heart shaped rocks. I admired her collection, so I wanted to find some too. I thought it would be difficult and at first it was hard to find rocks that…
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Unmotivated: Disheartened, dampen, dispirited, overwhelmed, discouraged The change process is difficult Many times clients get discouraged with the journey of change. Be it losing weight, staying sober, fighting depression or numerous other issues, everyone starts off with enthusiasm and confidence but midway they lose stamina and contemplate quitting. Indeed, the change process can be overwhelming.…
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Perfection is an illusion. But
we accept the mantra in our heads saying, perfection is possible, we should strive for it at all times and once we reach the state of perfection, we will be happy.
During a time when politics seems very polarizing and extremes viewpoints gain headlines, it is rewarding to watch the movie, “A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood”. The movie chronicles the life of Fred Rogers and the philosophy behind his highly acclaim television programing for children. As a young mother, I watched his television program and…
DetailsWhen someone hurts our feelings, it is hard to see beyond three choices: Have an angry confrontation Say nothing but get even Say nothing and feel bad Three examples: Bill felt angry at recent actions from his neighborhood HOA board. He fired off an angry email to the president. The president became defensive and forwarded…
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