Navigating difficult changes in life
What does it feel like when change unexpectedly happens? For most of us, it isn’t exactly pleasant. In fact, when it comes to navigating difficult…
Change and seasons
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…
Be social for better mental wellness
One of the biggest challenges during the past year and the COVID-19 pandemic has been maintaining social wellness. According to University of California, Davis, “Social…
Saying goodbye to Rocket, our beloved family dog
Losing a pet is always hard The day we said goodbye to Wrigley, our first beloved family dog, after a short and sudden illness was…
Encouragement for Covid-19 homeschoolers
Homeschooling was not the plan As I watch the news and read the papers, encouragement for Covid-19 homeschoolers is needed. There are millions of parents…