What does it mean to be spiritual, to invest in your wellness, to pursue self-help; what do these phrases imply? And how do we measure, define, truly understand and most importantly live these concepts? I dare not even attempt to define spirituality nor what it means...

Mental health is a topic that is both front and center these days. It is a pervasive problem that affects everyone on some level and thus needs to stay at the forefront. But in addition, I am suggesting a slight, yet very important, shift of focus. Many associate...

       “If I do not want what you want, please try not to tell me that my want is wrong.         Or if I believe other than you, at least pause before you correct my view.         Or if my emotion is...

A few weeks ago I learned that a friend of mine had sadly taken her own life. As tragic as this was, I understood. For only a year and a half earlier had her daughter and only child, also taken her own life. A truly heart wrenching story about the real-life experience...

Two years ago, in the fall of 2015, my husband and I officially entered the empty nest chapter as our youngest son left home for University. After the initial shock wore off, we set the intention to explore and re-create our new “family dynamic.” Entering any new...

Are you a dreamer—a firm believer or a visionary and a committed advocate? Do you only hope, wish for, talk about, and set intentions—or do you also plan, act, commit, and stay motivated to bringing your goals to fruition? I’ve learned that every true commitment...

The current buzzword in the scientific community is epigenetics. The one just prior was neuroplasticity. And why are they such fascinating concepts? Because both reveal the power that lies within every human being—power that is just waiting to be reclaimed!...

“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it—leave well enough alone!” Really? Why is sufficient enough? What about seeking to improve upon that which is mediocre? What about helping someone to move from “no longer depressed” to “happy”? What about making something wonderful?As a...

They say that we grow wiser with age. What I believe to be the foundation of this truth is that as we age we mature and get humbled by life. This opens our minds and hearts to possibility and allows us to dig deeper in order to seek the wisdom necessary to grow and...

My ultimate concern: People are too “busy” to embrace the gift of an individual moment let alone to discover the gift of a peak experience. My ultimate prayer: Everyone in his or her lifetime will be granted the gift of at least one peak experience, if not many.Last...