“There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates. Doubt is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts – a sword that kills.” -Buddha Bernice finds the ups and downs of the past year weighing on her heart. She has managed to …
Crisis Compromises Hannah’s Mind and Heart Hannah is struggling with the Coronavirus experience. Juggling the news, internet and social conversations she has not figured out how to balance the noise, quarantine and increasing online dependency. One moment she feels frustrated and anxious, the next she is smiling and light-hearted. Instead of using this time off …
Patty’s Breakup Patty breaks up with Justin after six months of dating. For an unexplained reason the relationship fizzled. Why? Justin no longer texts or initiates time together. Patty assumes he is busy after a recent job change. She is confused. They aren’t in-sync. When Patty attempts to discuss their relationship, Justin says nothing and …
Today I am fortunate to have woken up. I am alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all Beings. I am going to …
The tree of life joins our values and beliefs If we describe ourselves as trees, values are the root system we nurture and water. While children we gather roots from family, neighbors, friends and various belongings. As we mature, the values we nurture deepen and define our well-being and world view. Abstract and powerful values …
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Exhaustion settles in LuAnn is burned out from daily life. A single mom of two and mental health professional, COVID-19 has turned her life upside down. Since the pandemic and fear of exposure, she hasn’t been able to drop off the kids at her parents’. The kids play video games with their friends while she …
Today’s Version of Trust The concept of trust in modern times represents a primary component of healthy connections among people, nature and animals. A trusting relationship offers a safe and loving space for people to express themselves to each other. Trust encourages us to show up for ourselves and each other with respect and authenticity. …
What’s the point of having a dream? Sylvia spends a lot of time daydreaming about life after the year 2020. “There’s no point in thinking about 2020 anymore,” she says to her friend, I can’t think of a single experience that has positively contributed to my life.” Come to think of it, when Sylvia looks …
Juanita turns 24 in a few weeks. She doesn’t want to celebrate her birthday this year. In these last few months her moods swing from anxiety to anger and sadness. Whenever she talks to co-workers, friends and family there is constant talk about COVID-19. She notices that people are afraid and have many questions with …
“Caregivers are us. One out of five – (20%) – of American adults provide care for family or others. Caregiving without pay is on the uptick. Diseases today are increasingly complex and chronic; people are living longer. Like others, caregivers experience a push/pull in many aspects of their lives: time, financial and physical health, family, …
