When you hear the word 'surrender,' what comes to mind? Giving up? Losing control? Have you found yourself in a position where you...

It feels as though just yesterday you were basking in the joy of your honeymoon, yet today, you're navigating the aisles of a store,...

Every day, we have a choice about how we’ll show up. Are you consciously listening and replying to a conversation you’re currently...

How many of you are feeling a bit drained? You keep up with your days somehow, yet you can feel your energy fading more and more....

What comes to mind when you hear the word 'surrender'? Giving up? Losing control? Have you found yourself in a position where you thought...

A time for new beginnings – let the planting season begin! Spring brings such happiness to my heart. As I look outside, after all the...

As the vibrant colors of blossoming flowers begin to pop up and the rains decrease, spring has arrived. Spring isn't just a change in...

Creativity can contribute to your well-being, whether you plant a garden, restore an old piece of furniture, paint, or find yourself on...

Whether you are caring for a loved one, or caring for yourself, the time that we take for ourselves is the most significant gift we can...

In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we may find ourselves grappling with stress, anxiety, and the seemingly overwhelming...

Regardless of your role in life, whether a family caregiver or care professional, you are the one constant in the position you provide...

You are the common denominator in all that happens in your world. You don’t have control over everything, but you control how you show up...

As we step into the new year, it's crucial to emphasize the empowering nature of prioritizing self-care. Cultivating your inner...

'I wish I had' is a phrase I've heard many times. Don't we all wish we had known better at specific points? If we did, things would have...

Last week, I overheard a conversation at a medical office in the waiting room about what a physician had 'said' and what the patient...

It seems like there’s an ebb and flow of people I know going through various illnesses or deaths of loved ones. They speak of the...

I read something this morning that gave me pause: When you have a lot going on and things feel overwhelming, do just one thing. It can be...

When caring for a loved one, you likely wear so many hats throughout your day that your head is often spinning. The key to cultivating...

Breaking toxic cycles, releasing harmful relationships, and creating a peaceful environment are crucial to improving mental and physical...

I believe in magic. The holiday and New Year seasons are enchanting reminders of its profound significance. The subtle yet tangible...

As we remember the year behind us, I encourage you to pause. Over time, I’ve started looking at the New Year as a time to reflect on the...

It was a difficult conversation to overhear from a son about his father: "I'm tired of him living here! I'm tired of losing my space with...

Let’s see if you can relate to either of these scenarios: You walk in the front door after a long day, and after a sigh of relief, you...

Something to ponder. How do you engage in your world of balancing family and work without losing your own identity? It’s so easy to get...

Self-care is a phrase you’ve all heard, perhaps to the point you cringe when you hear it. Lovely concept. Finding time just for yourself?...

Our minds are powerful energy tools. We can get swept up in the energy of a negative situation or become masters of observing and...

Let's see if this sounds at all familiar. Somewhere around 2 PM, your eyes feel as heavy as can be, and you're not sure how you'll get...

Choices. We all like choices, don’t we? Chocolate chip or peanut butter cookies? A long soaking bath or a steamy warm shower? Now, if...

When was the last time that you did something kind for yourself? Your life is busy, at times, emotionally draining, so being kind to...

We all have the power to manifest wondrous moments in our lives. We also can add to the ‘shaking’ going on. Truth––when we hold on to...

Some days are more challenging than others, but we can find bright spots if we open ourselves to them. When we focus on events that bring...

The season of giving is upon us, but in truth, giving surrounds us daily. I was in the grocery store last week and saw a woman looking up...

Do you ever feel that everything is out of control in your life? You've forgotten to pay a bill, and the oil light comes on in your car,...

Remembering the argument you had with your loved one, you can hear the last words dangling on the edge of your memory. Why do things have...

'I wish I had' is a phrase I've heard many times. Yes, from myself too. Don't we all wish we had known better at specific points? Things...

I spoke to an exhibitor at an art fair this weekend. As I admired her work's beauty, I told her how it invoked a sense of calm and peace....

I was driving home from dropping a friend off at the airport at 4:30 AM, pitch black outside, and it seemed a little eerie, but unsure...

Murphy’s Law warns us: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” That mindset many people carry with them; is that you, too? It’s easy...

I found myself in a place over the past few weeks of running from one thing to the next, and before I knew it, my wheels were shaking!...

Have you ever walked into a room and felt sad before anyone spoke? Or go into the grocery store in a great mood, list in hand, and you're...

When it comes to daily living, your schedule is often full of your tasks and needs, coupled with those of your loved ones. The lines can...

There comes a time in our lives when the past feels parallel with where we are as we have a flashback to specific moments. Time passes...

Family caregivers are often on an emotional roller coaster. Caring for a loved one can be endearing because you are helping and showing...

I remember standing in Michael's Craft store looking at my mom, unsure of my feelings. Michaels was a place that we both enjoyed visiting...

Whether your loved one is going into the hospital or coming home, it is a time when many details are in play simultaneously. And a time...

It’s easy to go through day-to-day events without stopping to ask yourself, “Is this good for me? Is this what I want/need?”. However,...

You're halfway into your day, feeling depleted and thinking about the few minutes just before you woke up. There was a gentle peace,...

Creativity is something often overlooked in a balanced life. Diet and exercise all come foremost in our minds, but the art of being...

When someone tells you to 'breathe,' is your response, "Oh really? Do you have any idea of what's going on in my life? I love my job and...

I don't think it is ever too early to have discussions with your loved one about the care they or you would like to receive when the time...