Finding our way back together after a divisive election and on a journey to good mental health and self care.

Sticks and stones: The myth, Words can hurt

Be the person you are supposed to be.

When anger is all the rage, be aware of what’s below the surface.

Remembering dad on his birthday.

Self care isn’t selfish. It’s essential in maintaining a healthy balance with your physical and emotional health. It’s what allows you to live your best life.

Collaboration and the coming together for the common good for all people

Stand Up Reach Out, Being aware of those around you that have attempted suicide. Recognizing that you know those who have completed suicide. Being able to talk about it. Reaching out for help.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

Be aware of and show kindness to others.

Humane way to mental health and the loss of humanity

Such great news today. Doctors say you’re awake. Still critical, but showing remarkable improvement. Stay the course. You’re a fighter.

Ever feel like a lot of things are flying at your head? Not literally of course, but more like information or events that you are trying to process and deal with all at once. It can be hard to keep up.

Where does your peace lie, that quiet strength and inner calm that soothes your soul like a healing balm? Where does your peace lie?

Let’s face it. We’ve been at this for awhile now and it’s not easy. Call it social distancing, sheltering in place or self quarantining. I hesitate to call this our new normal, but in fact that’s what it is ….for now. It’s anything, but normal, isn’t it?

I’m grateful for social media these days. It can still have its down side, but it closes the distance and allows us to remain in contact with family and friends when direct contact isn’t the best option. Whatever else we do or don’t know, having contact with others who care about you and support you is important. Now what? Let’s talk. Calmly. Even if you aren’t feeling calm, let’s give it a try. No politics. No hysteria. No hype.

On July 2, 1776, delegates representing the thirteen colonies voted to adopt the resolution for their independence from Britain.  The Declaration of Independence written by future President Thomas Jefferson would then be ratified two days later on July 4th.

On this day before Father’s Day, my mind is where it always is this time of year.  On my dad.  Though gone for 13 years now, it doesn’t get easier….it gets different.  That first Father’s Day came just a few weeks after he died in 2005  and felt so emotional.