I sometimes remember my dreams (mostly, I remember how they made me feel). Lately, I’ve been dreaming about bears a lot, and at times, the bears in my dreams were friendly, while at other times, they were chasing me or sleeping. Curious me needed to know what these dreams could possibly mean. Not many people … Read more
A friend of mine recently came out and admitted to being an addict. We were all gathered around ready to support her with what we assumed was an alcohol or drug addiction. What a surprise to hear her admit that she was addicted to porn! Admitting to an addiction always comes with a certain amount … Read more
As a strong and independent woman, I quickly learned that there’s one primitive instinct all men have. Whether they are free-thinking men who believe in equality in a relationship or old-fashioned men who see themselves as the head of the household, all men share one primal instinct—the hero instinct. Men need to feel like they … Read more
Have you ever heard the saying, “You are what you eat?” In reality, “We are what we speak.” From a Christian perspective, we look at powerful statements of positivity as more than affirmations. We look at them as declarations! We declare what scripture (the word of God) found in the Holy Bible says about … Read more
The fear of confrontation is one of the most common fears among people. Whether it’s fear of being yelled at, a fear of someone not understanding or disagreeing with your point of view, or you simply don’t want to be the “bad guy”… there are many reasons people have this fear. While having the courage … Read more
Learning virtually and working remotely have benefits. But they can also cause individuals to feel disconnected and struggle with a lack of productivity, due to distractions at home. As teachers and managers, we have the challenges of keeping individuals mentally present, engaged, and accountable. If you’re like me, you also want people to feel connected. In this post, I will define mindfulness, discuss its … Read more
Some of the most challenging times in life, mentally and emotionally, are during times of transition. When one door closes, you are thrust into a time of new beginnings. This is when you go through a whirlwind of feelings. You may be sad because one door is closing, and you feel nostalgic for what once … Read more
We’d all like to be a powerfully optimistic and spontaneous person who has a unique ability to feel what others feel without seeming to try too hard. Usually, people who have these precious character traits are entertainers, actors, singers, and comedians. They are so wonderfully able to read a crowd, hang out in public as … Read more
My friend recently asked me for advice on how to handle something their child had done at school. I had just come home from a parent-teacher meeting at my own child’s school about a similar issue, and I found myself advising my friend based on my child’s experience and not on what her child had … Read more
Imagine having a highly sensitive child who feels profound compassion for animals, even insects. This child hates violence and cruelty, routing the conviction toward justice. This child is a rescuer of the innocents and an empath who physically feels others’ pain. The child is overly generous, intelligent, witty, lonely, worried, a reader and writer of … Read more