Divorce ?
When we marry most of us believe it really is for the rest of our lives. We often create a combined life as well as individual life. It is the combined life however that usually has the priority in marriage. Separating from our life partner is painful; feelings of anger, abandonment and yes relief may […]
How to Make a Great Decision
For a moment think about the decisions that you made this week. Were they easy or difficult? Did you avoid or postpone any decisions? Are you hoping that others will make the decision for you? Making decisions are important because how you make the decision and of course what decision you make will influence the […]
The ‘Space-Between’
My Colleague Hedy Schleifer uses the term ‘Space-Between’ when describing what occurs energetically between two people in a relationship. I find this term very useful and wanted to share my point of view with you. Consider that Relationships live in the ‘Space-Between’ you and your partner? The space that often you can feel but do […]
Growing an Intimate Relationship
Are you married now? Have you thought about being married? Do you ever wonder how you can have a lasting marriage? Do you want to re-marry but are unsure it’s right? Think about how much work you put into preparing for a career. Weddings as well often take a large amount of planning and preparation. […]
Confusing Marital Statistics
The latest statistics on marriage in the United States say that 41% of first marriages end in divorce, 60% of second marriages and 73% of third marriages. This can be misleading. They initially might make one want to work in couples’ therapy on their first marriage as it has a higher possibility of success. While […]
Speak Up For The Scared Child
The shame that occurs from sexual abuse of a child transcends generations. Approximately one in every three girls and one in every six boys are sexually abused. I find these statistics mind-boggling, just think about it. When a child is molested the shame and guilt that lives within them for the rest of their lives […]
Happy, Healthy & Laughter Yoga!
Recently I became a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader. Laughter Yoga is a wonderful way of life. The more you laugh the more you heal. The more you laugh the happier you feel. And you are actually exercising! Laughter Yoga was developed by Dr. Kataria in India. I studied with him in the U.S. and was […]
Stop Procrastination & Move Forward
Often we keep ‘should lists’ of all the things we think we should have done. How is it possible that something we thought we should do, we haven’t done? Unconsciously we consider the effort, time and energy it would take to complete all the things on our should list, and then become stuck in the […]
What is a Labyrinth and How Can You Use One?
Labyrinths have been used for centuries as a tool for meditation and renewal of spirit. Labyrinths have one way in and one way out, so there is no need to worry about getting lost. There is no right or wrong way of using the labyrinth. Depending on what questions you ask as you walk the […]
Self-esteem – How to Lift It
Taking responsibility for your life is the key to having high self-esteem. Here are two clues that your self-esteem is not as high as you might like it to be: Blaming others for what does or does not happen in your life. Complaining about your life as if you have no say in it. Having […]