My Favorite Workshop – “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen…”
I’m taking one of my favorite things and hitting the road. One of the best aspects of my job as a school social worker was conducting parenting workshops. And one of my favorite is the “How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk” series. The two authors, Adele Faber and […]
How Do You View Your Life? Are You Living With Intention?
I just read a fabulous blog posting that really resonated with me. I even printed it up; something I don’t often do as I read so many blogs. But this one hit me so that I feel moved to piggy-back and take off a bit more on a concept that Adrienne, the writer, touched upon. […]
Thank You – Recognizing Blogging Supporters
“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born.” – Anais Nin I’ve decided it’s time to take a thank you break and recognize some people in the blogging community who have greatly helped me along […]
Thrivers – Inspirational People Who Don’t Just Survive
As I’m sure you all know by now, my deep interest lies in seeing, learning and being inspired by people going through difficult challenges in their lives who manage to go on living well. They don’t just survive. They Thrive, finding purpose and meaning from their heartbreak; and even go on to experience joy and happiness, despite. A select […]
Interview with Natasha Alexenko
I am pleased to present Natasha Alexenko, a woman who epitomizes the concept of taking lemons and making lemonade. She has taken her personal trauma and turned it into a most meaningful endeavor of helping others in similar situations. Ms. Alexenko is a survivor of sexual assault. A newcomer to New York, she was just […]
5 Ways To Soothe Your Soul
Ever need that solitary boost – when you’re feeling a bit down or quietly introspective or just need to recharge yourself? How do you soothe your soul? What brings you back to a calmer state, a feeling of well-being, of security and warmth? 5 Ways to soothe your soul: 1. Sit by the ocean watching […]
How To Have A Good Vacation – Luggage-Free
My husband and I just returned from our activity-filled vacation week to New Mexico. When we saw our zebra-like suitcase appear on the baggage carousel we got excited. It brings to mind our luggage-free vacation a couple of years ago. Apparently our suitcase had done some good traveling throughout Italy while we spent our 10 […]
10 Ways to Help Someone Going Through a Tough Time
Let’s reflect on some basic ways of reaching out and providing support to a friend, family member, or even acquaintance who is going through a hard time. We tend to feel alone with our troubles. We feel nobody else knows what we’re going through. This feeling of isolation further adds to the despair of the […]
Interview with Natalie Taylor
“I’ve reached a place where I can say that grief is not about recovery or resolution or being fully healed. It’s about living without someone, but still embracing life.” I am pleased to introduce Natalie Taylor, a young woman who has unfortunately learned about the fragility of life way too early – at the beginning of […]
What Can Laughter Do?
I am pleased to reprint a taste of my guest post, published today on Alex Blackwell’s inspiring blog, The Bridgemaker. “What soap is to the body, laughter is to the soul.” Yiddish Proverb I attended a laughter workshop recently. I figured it was high time to experience something new, and hopefully take away some tidbits […]