Minister, Spiritual Mentor, Hypnotherapist & Author
It never fails. New Years’ arrives and we all start thinking about turning over a new leaf, making a few resolutions. Even if we’ve never kept one yet, maybe this will be the year, we think. Maybe it will. At … Continued
Depression is a feeling of lethargy, like nothing really matters or appeals. Life doesn’t seem as worth living. The emotions that go with depression have a chemical component, which is why anti-depressants can be very helpful. But like the old … Continued
This time of year is all about joy, right? Yes, except when it’s not. This time of year there is more than enough sorrow for many. Some of it is due to depression which spikes at this season–more on that … Continued
Deepak Chopra writes, “We weave ourselves into a tapestry of experience that grows more exalted as time passes, yet each thread is nothing but a wisp of thought, desire or feeling. Every moment lived adds another stitch, and even if … Continued
Today my father would have turned 91. He died when he was 86, but that’s no reason not to celebrate his birthday. I guess the best way to celebrate the life of someone who has passed on is to remember … Continued
When I woke up this morning and let out the dog I was greeted by such a freshness in the air. It felt relatively warm, and at least for the moment, offered a possibility of a sunny clear day. I … Continued
My mother is living with me now. She moved out here so she wouldn’t be living alone as she navigates a time in her life when her health is not so good. Right now she’s physically uncomfortable and this morning … Continued
As the celebration of Christmas gets closer for those who celebrate it, the temptation is great to get bogged down in preparations and gift giving and forget the spirit of the season. I’d like to offer a different thought on … Continued
In my part of the world, the snow has begun to fall. Although I’m not a big fan of cold, I do love snow. I was born in Syracuse, NY, on Christmas night and my father always talked about driving … Continued
This week one of my clients was saying that because she agreed to host the family Thanksgiving dinner–again, everyone was telling her she was a saint. “If they only knew,” she remarked wryly. Somehow, the inner resistance that went along … Continued