Visualize your life after a big change
Humans are visual and using our senses and imagination can be a powerful tool in navigating difficult changes in life. In this post, we will…
Change and seasons
Imagine what change will look like
(Part 3 in a series on navigating difficult changes in life.) Just imagine what change will look like on the other side. So many of…
Pain, panic, or restlessness can signal change is coming.
(Part 2 in a series on navigating difficult changes in life.) In the past couple of years, I have noticed pain, panic, or even restlessness…
Navigating difficult changes in life
(Part 1 in a series on navigating difficult changes in life.) What does it feel like when change unexpectedly happens? For most of us, it…
Finding joy through difficult holidays
The holidays can be beautiful times with plenty to celebrate and a wonderful, magical season with friends and family. They can also be times when…
Lessons of “Blue Holidays” Past Prepared Me for This Year
After the unexpected passing of my dad, the last thing I felt like doing last year was celebrating. We always looked forward to the holidays…
The light shines in the darkness
This week we experience the longest day of the year, the winter solstice. Throughout history, people were very aware of this dark time and celebrated…
The gift of dwelling in the in-between
Years ago, my Christian therapist handed me a book, “When Things Fall Apart” written by a Buddhist nun named Pema Chodron. I was struggling so…
Tiptoe gently through blue holidays
Do you feel a bit tentative going into the holidays? Holidays can be difficult for a variety of reasons. Here are a few ways to…
Blue Holidays – getting through the holidays when you don’t feel like celebrating
After the unexpected passing of my dad, the last thing I feel like doing is celebrating this year. The holidays are always something to look…