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Cherished Thanksgiving Memories

Thanksgiving is a special way of bringing families together and creating memories that we cherish for a lifetime. The warmth of laughter echoing around the table and the delightful aroma of a hearty meal can make those moments feel magical. As time passes, reflecting on those beautiful gatherings and the joy they brought is natural.Continue reading “Cherished Thanksgiving Memories”

“You Have Been the Joy of My Life”

“You have been the joy of my life.” There are no words more healing than the statement I just wrote. When my father was in his mid to late 50’s, he was diagnosed with lung cancer and given two weeks to live. He managed to stretch that into two years! Still, the harsh reality of lung cancerContinue reading ““You Have Been the Joy of My Life””

When Grief Lifts to Joy

Grief is a tricky situation to navigate, especially grieving a child loss. Grief has stages just like the waves of the ocean. I’m grateful it allows us to come up for air sometimes. When it does it feels like breathing for the first time in a long time. I love those moments. It’s like comingContinue reading “When Grief Lifts to Joy”

How We Find Peace in the Moment and Bring Out Joy

For a very long time, I was a seeker of peace. After all, peace is what I was taught to pursue. To me, having peace meant happiness. Even more profound, having peace meant going beyond happiness and into joy. I have come to realize that joy is peace expressed. When inner peace overtakes the soul,Continue reading “How We Find Peace in the Moment and Bring Out Joy”

I Learned the Greatest Lesson of All…from MY Clients

If you have ever known me, or have been connected to me, you know how much I love my work.  There is nothing more amazing to me than to be trusted enough to be allowed into another person’s heart and life. I count it an honor to be held in confidence. At times it hasContinue reading “I Learned the Greatest Lesson of All…from MY Clients”

Here Is Your Weekly Wisdom!

“To have joy one must share it. Happiness was born a twin.” – Lord Byron  Can you remember times when something amazing happened and the first thing you wanted to do was to share it with someone special? There is something about sharing our joy and happiness that makes it larger and brighter when sharedContinue reading “Here Is Your Weekly Wisdom!”

Re-creation of Good Childhood Memories for Healing and Joy!

Recently, I posted an update on Facebook asking what my friends fondest childhood memories are. I think we focus so much on the negative in life when looking back that we tend to forget some of the great things that have happened in life. When I look back to my childhood I can remember beautifulContinue reading “Re-creation of Good Childhood Memories for Healing and Joy!”