In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you. –Buddha I have been waking from years of a very [...]
Shortly before Thanksgiving, a family member experienced a traumatic stroke. 53 years old and previously healthy, his child is married to my daughter. They are both 26 years old. In one moment, [...]
I’ve been thinking a lot about boundaries lately. In actuality, I’ve spent a good part of the last seven years thinking about boundaries—on a personal and professional level. [...]
In the rare event that I’m hooked into watching a video posted on Facebook, I can guarantee you it’s of babies or toddlers. I’m powerless over videos of babies and toddlers. Recently I watched a [...]
All of life is based on the principle of the cracked-open seed. It’s the simplest kindergarten experiment. Take a few beans. Dampen a paper towel. Place the beans inside and then leave it in a [...]
The feelings that accompany major life transitions encompass the spectrum of emotion from fear, anxiety, overwhelm, and resignation, to relief, euphoria, and hope. It’s not necessarily the [...]
As a clinical therapist for the last 13 years, I’ve seen many clients seeking help for the first time, for long-standing problems that have led to full blown chaos. Whether it is an affair that [...]
