My kids started back to school this week. My husband started his new career as a teacher, so he was back to school as well. As a Mom, this is my New Years, the time when things begin again, goals are set, and new experiences unfold. For me, this means getting back into the groove […]
A Summer of Gratitude
Many things have happened this summer to remind me to be grateful for the blessings in my life. I am planning to focus on gratitude this summer, to appreciate the good and pay less attention to those things that I would prefer to be different. I […]
Animated Emotions: Inside Out
WARNING: SPIOLER ALERT: This blog will reveal plot points of the movie Inside Out! I have been anticipating the Disney Pixar movie Inside Out since I first heard about it months ago. I went to see it on opening day with my husband and three boys, ages […]
End of the School Year: Time for Goodbyes
As a mom of 3 kids, my year revolves more around the school calendar than the actual calendar. June becomes the end of the year, with many goodbyes, often sad and tearful ones. But that’s ok. Sometimes tears and sadness are exactly what is called for. Sadness is […]
Care for Yourself: Fill Up Your Tank
Last week, I was feeling overwhelmed and worn out. Today, I am feeling energized, grateful, happy and light. I had an amazing weekend, which is why I feel so good today. I filled my tank and that puts me back out into the world more able to do my work of helping others. Take care […]