The Power in Daydreams
We all engage in some form of daydreams. Think of the many times in your childhood that your daydreams took the form of fantasy. Did you dream you were a princess? Did you dream you lived in a fairy castle? …
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Ways to Deal with Hot Flashes
Most middle age women experience hot flashes. My hot flashes coincided with my divorce. That was not great timing. There were so many changes and stressful situations at that time and my hot flashes were horrible. I would sit at…
Practice Non-Attachment
Non-attachment can help you create happiness in your life. We are more comfortable with what we know, even, if we are unhappy. Humans can be like dogs, we like the same things day after day. We may be in a…
Roasted Eggplant
Cooking had been a hobby of mine for many years. When I was teaching in the 1970’s, I went to cooking school with my fellow associates. It was sort of a humorous thing to do because I was single and…
My Morning Ritual
I have my morning ritual, it is a time that I cherish. I believe this time helps me stay centered and calm throughout the day. Most mornings, I get up early, while it is still dark and the world is…
The Joys of Motherhood
Today is my younger son’s birthday and a great reason to celebrate the day. On my son’s birthdays, I spend time reflecting and journaling about the joys of being a Mother. When they were growing up, I was very fortunate…
3 Ways to Increase Your Happiness
We can bring more happiness into our lives by controlling our thoughts. We live in our minds. Our thoughts go on and on and on. More than likely, most of our thoughts are somewhat negative and our thoughts are usually…
5 Self Help Books to Read Now
Reading has always been a passion of mine. When I was 5, I remember being so thrilled because I could read “The Cat and the Hat” all by myself. This passion for reading continues to this day. I love going…
Improve Your Self Esteem
Self-esteem is how you feel about yourself as a person. Life changes can sometimes affect our self-esteem. Divorce, job loss, and break up of a relationship can all effect our self-esteem. It is a reflection of what you think about…
Vision Board for Love
My theme for February has been love and romance. To continue with that theme, let’s make a vision board for love this month. Having a “visual” to look at helps employ an extra modality. It supports the feeling of giving…