It is rumored that when you cook crabs in a pot and one is lucky enough to be climbing his way to freedom, instead of supporting his escape, the other crabs in the pot will pull back down into the hot water with them. We may feel like we have “crabs in our pot” when …
New year, new me? It is that time of year when many people decide it is time to make big changes. Perhaps it means deciding to join a gym for the first time, go back to school, pursue a new career, or try your hand at online dating. Often, when we embark on something new …
What is your Identity? Wikipedia defines Identity as “the qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and/or expressions that make a person or group.” Where did your identity come from? Is your identity something you curated yourself, or is it a collection of traits and qualities collected through a lifetime of other people’s experiences of you? Most often, …
“I hope your rambles have been sweet, and your reveries spacious” Emily Dickinson I make it a goal to protect and nurture a sense of spaciousness in my life. I am a recovering ‘human doing’ – I fell into the trap of filling my moments and days with busyness and activity. As I embarked on …
The holidays are a wonderful time of year but they can also bring feelings of stress, loneliness, sadness, and anxiety. Many people experience feels of grief during the holidays as well. Here are some ideas to help you navigate the holiday season. Make self-care a priority. Often the first thing that gets dropped from our …
