Many people have told me how stressed they become as the holidays approach. Some have mentioned that the holidays trigger grief over loved ones no longer here, financial stress especially about gift-giving, even seeing family members they would rather not see. I know people from various religious backgrounds and traditions. I’ve noticed that some people […]
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Expressive Writing to Release Emotions
A while ago one of our members told me about a writing practice she does and I thought I’d give it a try. It’s called Expressive Writing and the purpose is to get thoughts and emotions out of our psyche and get a sense of separation from them. This is what she suggested: Pick a […]
What is in Your Control? An Exercise to Help
In 12-step programs there is the saying: God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, The courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference. I’ve started saying this as I start my day and also throughout the day. It really has helped me to learn to […]
Navigating the Depths of Grief
Grief, a powerful force that can consume even the most resilient of souls, has a way of reshaping our lives in the most unexpected ways. I know this all too well, as I found myself plummeting into the depths of despair when I lost three people close to me in a short period of time. […]
The Healing Power of Forgiveness
As I sit down to share my thoughts on forgiveness, the first thing that comes to mind is that nobody is perfect. I would venture to guess that in some way we have all transgressed and hurt someone. I think that gives space for compassion for oneself and for others. Sometimes words or actions are […]
More About Anger: Understanding and Managing Your Anger
I thought it would be good to write more about anger because, interestingly, the topic of anger has come up several times in conversation with people I know. First, let’s accept that anger is a normal feeling that everyone feels at some point or another, but it may become a problem when expressed in harmful […]