The Real 12 Days of Christmas by Marguerite Theophil
Many assume that the Twelve Days of Christmas are those leading up to December 25, but actually, Christmas Day itself ushers in these twelve days of celebration that end only on January 6 with the feast of the Epiphany. ‘Twelvetide’, as this period is sometimes called, has its origins in an older Christian tradition of […]
Journey thoughts
Have you ever contemplated your particular journey to success? Is it a linear path or an intuitive step-by-step process? Are you a long-term strategist or are you a peripatetic short-term builder? Is stopping a part of your journey or a major distraction? Consider this: “The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking places.” […]
Remembering Newtown: Being A Parent in Dark Times
Today is the fifth anniversary of the shooting in Newtown. It is a day many of us will never forget. Let us take a minute to remember the 20 children and 6 staff members who lost their lives needlessly to the collision of mental health and easy access to weaponry. This piece is for the […]
Thank you, wonderfully wise Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Thank you, God, for the heart and soul of Clarissa Pinkola Estes. I so love how she expresses herself and reminds us to be our best selves, our highest selves, our soul selves. Like me, you might be familiar with the words below (which have been expanded), but they are excellent medicine for this upside-down […]
5 ways to cope with our uncertain world
There are days when you might wonder if, in fact, Chicken Little was right, and the sky is falling. It’s enough to give a grown person the willies. Many things that once seemed bedrock-solid are crumbling. The world is changing; it’s all very fast and furious. Terra firma is shifting, at best, and a bad […]
How do we help a loved one who has lost someone to suicide?
Suicide is often a sudden, unexpected death. It leaves loved ones reeling with shock, confusion, heartbreak, anger and whole panoply of emotions. When word gets out about a death by suicide, there is a ripple effect. The loss moves out in ever-widening circles and whoever hears or knows anyone impacted by the loss wants to […]
A pause for gratitude
Research studies have shown that gratitude increases happiness and life satisfaction, enhances other positive emotions, reduces anxiety and depression, increases our resilience, allows us to sleep better, and strengthens relationships, to name a few of its many benefits. In other words, the practice of gratitude can be a game-changer in making our lives happier and […]
Thinking of you, survivor of suicide loss
November 19 is International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. According to the World Health Organization, around the globe, on average there is one suicide every 40 seconds. If you are a survivor yourself or you know someone or know someone who knows someone who lost someone to suicide. Suicide stops us in our tracks. It […]
Potent wisdom; great advice
START CLOSE IN By David Whyte Start close in, don’t take the second step or the third, start with the first thing close in, the step you don’t want to take. Start with the ground you know, the pale ground beneath your feet, your own way to begin the conversation. Start with your own question, […]
