Live #41: The Power & Purpose of Emotional Scars

Like many Americans this past September 11, my heart felt the heaviness of the tragic events from 2001. Just as others did, I reflected on where I was and how I felt on that unforgettable day and remembered the families whose lives were forever changed that day. To...

Live #40: When S&#t Happens

“S&#t happens””That’s life””That’s the way the cookie crumbles” Those are different ways of saying that things happen in our lives we have absolutely no control over – such as traffic, the weather, actions of other people,...

Live #34: How to nurture yourself in vulnerability

Once upon a time there was a woman who lived in a fine house. She longed to have guests over to laugh with and authentically connect.  But she felt her house, even though it was a fine house, wasn’t clean enough, her furniture wasn’t stylish enough, and that SHE...

Live #33: Facing the fear of vulnerability

A few years ago, my then teenage son was in the desert region of Idaho, attending a Wilderness Therapy Program.  Towards the end of his stay, I joined him in Idaho for Family Camp.   He showed me many things he had learned while there…how to build a lean-to,...

Live #32: Fun – a big piece of the self-care pie!

My hubby and I love going to the movies! There is just something about pushing “pause” on life, snuggling up under a cozy blanket in a big recliner, while watching a movie on the big screen! Well, this weekend hubby and I went to the movies for the first time in over...