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I am a guide, not a guru

Most of the time, I know what I need to do. There are times that I am not able to do what I know I need to. I struggle with the need to be prepared to assist others in what they ask of me. Fear grips my soul when I realize that I am tryingContinue reading “I am a guide, not a guru”

Some have it rough…

I’ve been through an enormous amount of pain and struggle. Mostly emotional. My physical strength was never challenged much, but emotionally, I have been to the max more times than I can say. Right now is no exception. I am currently pushing through the challenge of stagnation in my career. I’ve been content to justContinue reading “Some have it rough…”

Toxicity

Your situation is unique to yourself. No one shares the same experience. Something toxic to one may be a simple challenge to another…. and a comfort to still another! We must learn to not generalize toxicity. This may actively generate guilt in others that don’t see it that way. There are certain situations that requireContinue reading “Toxicity”

When given the chance to love… ❤️

War & “The Slap”

“At your highest moment, Be careful because that is when the devil comes for you” Will Smith quoting Denzel Washington There was a meme I saw that said, “If it wasn’t for the slap, I would never have known the Oscars happened”. That is exactly how I feel since there were more important issues toContinue reading “War & “The Slap””

Chocolate milk & Oreos

I just turned 49 and my body is doing the most odd things. They’re tiny, unimportant things but, bothersome in that they’ve never happened before. The craving of chocolate has always been during menstruation times; right before or during. I have never had cravings 3 days after it ended! The thought occurred to me thatContinue reading “Chocolate milk & Oreos”

Happy new year!

Starting the new year on better footing is always a great idea and sets the tone for how you want the end of this year to look. It is also the culmination of the learning experiences of years past. Have we grown or are we stagnant? The best of opportunities and blessings in the comingContinue reading “Happy new year!”

Coping with pain while trying to remain an active parent

http://www.practicalpainmanagement.com/patient/resources/pain-self-management/parenting-chronic-pain-under-lockdown The times are rife with creative and imaginative methods of coping. We have a variety of pain, stress, fear and isolation issues to deal with while trying to shield our children from experiencing too much of it, themselves. While doing some research on my desired focus, I came across this very potent article. IContinue reading “Coping with pain while trying to remain an active parent”

My story.

When I first decided to go into health as a career, I knew it would be a lengthy journey. Years of college training to get my BA in Complementary and Alternative Health, another few years to get halfway through my coaching training to get certified as a wellness coach, and still more time building myContinue reading “My story.”