When you receive from another you are giving them the gift of giving. You may have heard, “‘Tis better to give than to receive.” Perhaps it’s true that both to give and to receive are equal in their value. Giving is a necessary part of a happy life.  To enjoy the benefits of giving the [...] Read more »

A major cornerstone for well being is the experience of giving. In fact, giving to others is a requirement for happiness. This does not mean giving yourself away or giving away all your money or sacrificing your time to the extent that you cannot support yourself. It does mean opening your heart and giving of [...] Read more »

Most of us have heard that forgiveness is more for the forgiver than the one forgiven. Forgiveness offers peace of mind. It removes the agony of judgment mixed with the pain of betrayal. It can offer you a life of calm and allow you to move forward with a positive and hopeful attitude. Here is [...] Read more »

When you were a child did your parents set healthy boundaries and enforce them? Were you allowed to get away with things you knew you shouldn’t? Were your parents discipline? Were you punished unfairly? Did you go through a strong rebellion period when you were a teen? How you answer these questions may give you [...] Read more »

Delayed gratification is a character-building attribute. Consider the “power of waiting” benefits: You may get something better than if you don’t wait. You may have more clarity on a problem. You may not say something you will regret later. You will feel good about yourself for your self-restraint. You will have more time to think [...] Read more »

Your creator gave you emotions for a reason. They are there to help you move forward in your life in a healthy way. The acknowledgment and expression of your emotions gives you the opportunity to release emotional pain and have a fresh start. Denied emotions creates a build up of negative energy in your subconscious [...] Read more »

Have you heard someone say, “She’s showing her age.” It’s a common comment and implies that somehow it’s a shameful thing for a woman to age. I personally find that kind of comment and the attitude behind it to be shameful in itself, especially since I am a woman who is aging. Inside I am [...] Read more »

Recently upon leaving a theatre with several friends we encountered outside a restaurant a little white dog tied to a bench shivering with cold and fear with no owner in sight. My friends wanted to simply pass by while complaining about uncaring animal owners. Myself being a passionate dog lover could not stand the sight [...] Read more »

To be nice or to be honest. Which is best? I think that depends on your personal objective in life. Do you want a deep connection with those around you or do you want to be seen as nice. Being honest in as kind a way possible can open the door to a depth of [...] Read more »

I do not claim to be a miracle healer nor do I believe that I am a guru to be revered. However, I have been in practice for almost 40 years and I have seen what many would call miracles. I would like to share with you some of my observations and insights regarding the [...] Read more »