Have you ever been in a situation where someone in your life will not communicate with you - no matter how hard you try? I am going through this right now. There is someone in my life that I love dearly, whom I have tried to reach out to many times, but have received...
This is going to be a post about Dave, my husband. I wrote it, but he reviewed, made some changes and approved it. Dave and I have been together for almost 19 years now. I can’t believe it. I would be lying if I said it’s been all sunshine and roses. We have...
Interesting question, right? I was asked this question recently, and I have to admit that it kind of took me off guard. My immediate thought was “Uhhh, hmmm, well, it’s supposed to be my children, right? But I don’t have any?” Yes, it poked at me a little, but...
I hope your 2018 has started off well and you were able to find some joy & peace over the holidays. Ours was good. It was a quiet one but a nice one. Dave and I embraced the holidays and made the conscious decision to release more of our grief. We did this by...
Where are you . . . on your fertility path? I would love to know. As you know, I’ve made the decision to live childfree. It would be great to know where you are at. I've created a quick 2 question survey. It will only take you a minute to complete. Simply click...
Do you know your Enneagram number? I should first ask if you know what the Enneagram is. The Enneagram is a personality typing system that categorizes people into 9 types. It’s used for self-discovery, personal growth, and understanding relationships. We each have...
When you feel anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, how do you know the feelings are yours (or theirs)? Have you ever stopped to think if you’ve picked up on someone else’s anxiety, stress, or overwhelm? I remember the first time someone told me I was holding on to other...
Recently, a friend and I attended a talk by a Buddhist monk, Gen-la Kelsang Jampa. It was titled “Is Peace Possible?” Of course, I was intrigued. I’m always thinking about how I can be more at peace in my life. So if I could learn more about peace, I would be in! The...
Do you believe that no one can make you feel a certain way? Lately, I’ve had conversations with other highly sensitive empaths and I’ve noticed a couple of women saying, “I’m tired of everyone dumping on me. They won’t stop telling me their problems. They make me feel...