Life was at a very low point for me. I was struggling with the many complications of Crohn’s Disease. I was sick, exhausted, and living in incredible pain and discomfort. One day, a stranger walking by me looked me in the eyes and smiled at me. I scowled back, indignantly. …
My life will get better when… Things will slow down when… I’ll start exercising after… I’ll go on a diet after… I’ll wait to break up until after… Things will change when… I’ll start taking better care of myself when… I’m just going to wait until… I’ll start looking for …
I let myself do it. I was made to feel responsible for someone else’s life. They abused me until I became angry. That anger became rage. And I hid it deep within me. I wanted to keep the peace and be supportive. Then I became ill. Repressing my emotions and …
I once believed that a partner was truly in need and I tried everything to help them out. I gave it my all even when they gave nothing and quite frankly were very abusive in the process – verbally, financially, and definitely emotionally. I was “sure” that they would come …
Summer of 1997, I lived in Waikiki Beach working as an environmental contractor for the US Air Force. The flight path to Honolulu’s airport ran above the beach. I would sit and contemplate those incredible winged metal tubes cruising through the sky. People going home. People leaving home. Some had …
This is it. This is the day to say goodbye. Bid farewell to anything or anyone no longer feeding your heart and soul. Toss with glee or just walk away in silence. You can’t go wrong. Let things go. Feel the pressure lift. Enjoy the freedom. Goodbye past. Hello future! …
Whether things are good or bad many of us continue to seek a distraction. Are we just so distraught that we need something more? To make us feel better? Are we just so happy that enough isn’t enough? Because we want more? Whatever it is that you’re seeking a distraction …
Walking in my neighborhood this morning I saw some graffiti that stopped me in my tracks. The depth and truth of the simple statement struck me deeply. What are we refusing to see in our own lives? What are we refusing to see in the world? What are we too …
As we slide out of summer activities and into fall, now is the perfect time to check in with ourselves. Are you ok? At home? With work? With friends? With family? With your intimate partner(s)? If not, it’s okay to prioritize your own health, happiness, and needs.
