Reflecting: Crossroads, Transitions, and Endings
As I reflect back over the last few years, it takes me back a bit. The amount of loss is pretty overwhelming. The last few years have had conflicts and…
Lean Towards Healing
All of us or at least many of us probably have something to heal. Maybe we are already in the process of healing, and maybe we have taken a step…
“Let It Be” Instead Of “Letting Go”
I have been contemplating the notion of “letting go” versus “let it be”. The idea of just “letting go” seems like something we should be able to do but more…
Ruminating! Time To Stop
Rumination refers to a form of perseveration cognition which is a behavior that is chronic and repetitive which can focus on negative content, past and present, and results in some emotional…
Resiliency Boost
We can build our resiliency throughout childhood, adolescence and yes, even as adults. There are different things to do to boost your resiliency.
Self-Reflection
I have been pondering the quote from Socrates, “an unexamined life is not worth living” (published in Plato’s “Apology”), I do think there is something important about self-reflection individually and…
Empathy to Compassion
Charles Figley coined the term Compassion Fatigue in the early 1990’s. However, I believe it really is empathy fatigue. As we use more compassion and move away from empathy, it…
Busyness Addict
This is a continuation of my last blog or part 2. The idea of busyness and being addicted to frenzy really resonated with me among other things when I was…
Finding Balance
The idea of a balanced life can be challenging for many. What does it exactly mean, to be in balance? The Yin and Yang of life? Let’s look at the…
Give Grace
I have been thinking lately about grace, love, and truth. I hear myself saying a lot, give yourself grace or give some grace. There are 2 quotes that have stuck…