A simple ‘thank you’ can save a life, brighten up a bad day, and even change the world. It makes the person hearing it want… Read More »The Art of “Thank You” and “I’m Sorry”
“I am not a victim. No matter what I have been through, I’m still here. I have a history of victory.” – Steve Maraboli … Read More »Are You A Victim? Real or Imagined?
“Aspire, break bounds. Endeavor to be good, and better still, best.” – Robert Browning I feel good about 2017. After all, it is my year.… Read More »Aspire to be the best me in 2017 and beyond
Remembering our departed loved ones on All Saints’ day and everyday of our lives. Did you know…the universal symbol of remembering is a candle? Did… Read More »Remembering Luijoe on All Saints Day
A year ago, my daughter shared me an article “Self help: try positive action, not positive thinking” The self-help industry is mired in ideas about… Read More »How “Acting As if” helped me in my recovery
“No, you aren’t alone. Yes, we all feel this way sometimes. No, you won’t always feel like this. Yes, the world is a better place… Read More »“Companion” animated video gives hope in 40 seconds
I have choices. We have choices, more choices than we let ourselves see. When my precious son died 16 years ago, I felt my whole… Read More »Change The Way You See Happiness
I have been reflecting about our empty nest situation and golden years with my husband. There are times we reflect on our being parents …that… Read More »21 things to do during the golden years
So if someone says to us, by word or by action, “You should be over that by now,” we can recall the words from the… Read More »The myth of closure
Luijoe meadow somewhere in the North, where his grandparents live today The Holy Week is one of the most memorable time of the year. Being… Read More »Luijoe, my son and The Seven Last Words