Why do I say “surviving?” Because, the challenge of not knowing what’s next feels like it could actually be life-threatening. As human beings, we expect to have feelings of CERTAINTY about life changes and choices we make. A part of learning and growing is we accept some things as “truth” that keep us grounded. New [...]
Recreating the Healing Power of Touch Without a “Hug Shirt” I was talking on the phone to an old friend and remembered longingly how we used to share healing touch with each other through mutual massage. I had also learned an added healing technique which accessed the acupuncture meridians. This treatment was called Jin Shin [...]
Living in this time of physical distancing, we may also find ourselves distancing emotionally without intending to do so. After all, it helps us to feel more comfortable if we can convince our hearts that it will be okay not to see or touch our loved ones for extended periods of time. It is especially [...]
For almost a year now, we have been living and working with the awareness of COVID-19 always in the background. We have learned to manage our time, work, play, and absolutely everything in relationship to the presence of the virus in the air around us. We never expected it to affect us as powerfully as [...]
As we continue our efforts at diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, it has helped a great deal to understand and appreciate theories of personality. I have studied and applied the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® method of assessing personality styles for several years that gives a description of the personality based on several indicators of [...]
I recently got a letter from my sister who was complaining about not being able to go anywhere or do anything with friends and family that she was accustomed to doing. I began writing about “Living with Limitation” and then listened to a talk by a minister entitled “Moments of Inspiration.” I also recognize that [...]
We often look forward to “CAMPING OUT” to free ourselves of urban clutter and noise, tiring and draining work assignments and forced contact with people we haven’t consciously chosen to interact with. Now, with this massive shelter in place, the shutdown of many businesses and life that we know has seemingly forced us to “CAMP [...]
Over the years, I have studied ways to help people work cooperatively with one another. A recent program helping marital partners create healthy ways to relate caught my attention. In his book, Communication Miracles for Couples, Jonathan Robinson identifies three key areas that make the difference. He describes them as “high octane gasoline that makes [...]
As I drove to my office to find a quiet time to write, I looked to the hills in the distance and saw a double rainbow against the horizon. It seemed the Universe was sending a message to us all: Behind the darkest cloud, there is always a rainbow. That message inspired me to write [...]
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