Gratitude. It’s November. Tomorrow, we celebrate Thanksgiving Day in America. The idea of giving thanks is baked into our culture — along with the pies. Now is the time to count your blessings. I remember a few decades ago — … Continue reading
Mattering. To matter to another. I never even heard of this concept until I read an article in the NYT about it. Mattering is not just that you belong to a group of family, friends, and/or like-minded individuals, but that … Continue reading
Summer Time. Is there any season sweeter, shorter, easier, more relaxed than summer? I feel like I’m just catching up with myself to find I am in the height of the summer season. Officially, we are only a few weeks … Continue reading
Is anxiety a problem for you? For me? Of course, I was reading the New York Times and came across this article about anxiety and it prompted me to think about the feeling of being anxious — which can lead … Continue reading
Possible selves? To me, the idea conjures up opening up to possibilities that we can become. And I think that is what this recent article in the NYT was talking about. A metaphor for how we can potentially reinvent ourselves … Continue reading
The Doctor is in. Or so they say. Having recently moved from Seattle, WA to the New York City area, one of the most difficult parts of the process has been finding a whole new slate of service providers. From … Continue reading
All things Freud are new again. It’s true. I was just perusing the New York Times this week and there it was an article titled Not Your Daddy’s Freud. Freud is now a meme, a Tok Tok viral sensation, the … Continue reading
Real self care — that’s the new title of self care. Apparently, not all self care is equal according to a new book by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths … Continue reading
A stack of books. It’s a simple enough idea. When we were kids, back in the olden days before computers, textbooks would often be stacked on our desks reminding us of the homework we have to complete. For some reason, … Continue reading
What’s your time worth? Have you ever sat down and thought about time as one of — if not the most important – resource we have each and every moment of our lives? When one is young, especially if you … Continue reading