Feeling Better Blog

When it comes to processing emotions, using metaphors can be truly magical.

Recently, my sister was sharing with me about persistent thoughts that were troubling her.

I asked her what it was like.

Have you ever told yourself that you’re going to start something new, but you don’t follow through?

Maybe you promised yourself you’d exercise regularly but struggled to stick with it. 

Or maybe you...

Last night I called my son on my way home to ask him if he’d go on a short drive with me so I could show him something. 

He accepted my invitation and within five minutes met me outside with wet hair...

Saturday I went to visit my daughter and get my hair cut.

Sporting my mint green, ten-dollar Walmart shorts and feeling comfy, she immediately says...

Kaylee: "Mom, you can't wear those shorts."

Me...

When I was in my early 20s, I met with a hypnotherapist.

He started our professional relationship by giving me a questionnaire with prompts about my dreams and goals and who I wanted to become.  

He...

This past March I certified as an Integrative Change Worker. It was delightful to practice these skills on other students and to also be worked on. I continue to attend bi-monthly practice sessions to...

How are you taking care of your physical and emotional heart this summer?

Here are some things I'm doing.

~Walking earlier in the day when it's not so hot.

~Making a watermelon salad with watermelon c...

For those of you who don't know, 

I've been hosting a Secret Book Club on Zoom almost every Monday for the past year and a half. 

The reasons I started it were:

• To read a book from beginning to e
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In my early 20s I lost someone I dearly loved in a tragic motorcycle accident.

It has taken me almost 30 years to even want to heal this pain and heartache.

I believed if I let go of my pain, that I...

Ever have moments when everything just feels right?

All seems to fit and make sense.

When you look around you find peace, satisfaction and some version of joy.

And are there times when you're a lit...