The Goodness of Sadness and Grief

We all suffer losses in life.  Relationships don’t work out.  We lose a loved one who passes on.  Some of us even endure the death of a child.  Even losing a pet can be hard. How do we deal with loss, when things do not work out the way we wanted or expected?  After...

The Shadow and Light in Yourself

There is no shadow without the light. We know this to be true when we see a shadow cast on the ground.  I believe that this aphorism is true for each of us humans as well. When we look at ourselves, we all too often see our faults and think of ourselves as inadequate...

Why Do We Complain?

Human beings love to complain.  Why is this?   After all, we want to be happy, but complaining generally keeps us in a bad mood. There are a half dozen reasons that we complain, and the bad news is that two-thirds of them keep us feeling badly.  Even complaining for a...

Do You Worry Instead of Sleep?

Do you worry instead of sleeping at night?  Do you have difficulty turning off your mind and lie in bed with concerns about the previous day or the day coming up?  This is one of the most common complaints I hear from clients.  Their thoughts race while they are in...

Find the Good in All Things

Finding the good in all things is something that can transform anything and everything in life.  I am amazed when I run across people who have the ability to do this, without being Pollyannaish.  They are teachers to me, and I wish to pass on their wisdom to you. Let...