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No Enemies Within: The Story of Three Wolves (Or Minnions)
“Imbalanced systems, whether internal or external, will tend to polarize.” ― Richard C. Schwartz, Internal Family Systems Therapy “Parts...
Dec 12, 20249 min read
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Father's Day - Forgiveness and Not Drinking The Poison
"Daddy," I whispered, feeling my own breath hitch in my throat, "I love you." Just when I was sure he was asleep, the one corner of his...
Jun 11, 20245 min read
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The Amen Effect And Beyond
There is definitely openness to others' suffering that is dealt not with distress but with compassion. Matthieu Ricard A couple of months...
Mar 19, 20246 min read
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Self-Care: Advice, Reflection, and Choices
Life is choice. All day, everyday. Who we talk to, where we sit, what we say, how we say it. And our lives become defined by choices....
Jan 5, 20245 min read
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What Can We Do When Life Goes Wrong?
“May you always know you have my hand to hold.” — JJ Heller When my granddaughters were young, they delighted in having their meals...
Oct 24, 20234 min read
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The Fourth Agreement
Family pathology rolls from generation to generation like a fire in the woods taking down everything in its path until one person, in one...
Aug 18, 20235 min read
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"That's Emotions, Mama"
Stop, breathe slow, and make a smart choice." Aldie, mindful paragon Imagine yourself at bedtime. An adult processing the day. Think...
Jul 31, 20234 min read
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Good-bye Excuses
I think it's never too late to start anything, except maybe being a ballerina. Wendy Liebman (stand-up comic, writer, actor)...
Jan 2, 20235 min read
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How to Stop The Hurt
“Mean people are really just sad people. They hurt others because they are hurting. Every person is born beautiful, and much of the...
May 25, 20223 min read
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For All The Good Eggs About to Crack Up
"Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others." Dr. Brene Brown. After...
Apr 18, 20224 min read
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