Slow Down the Busy-ness of Life
Last week I heard Dr. Robin Smith speak and she made a comment that has been in my head ever since. She said, “so often we spend time flapping our wings.” Flapping our wings is the running around and feeling overwhelmed with too much to do the anxiety. It is the busy-ness of life. “How […]
Be Kind, Not Nice
I stopped being nice several years ago. It left me drained and constantly lacking in relationships so I decided to stop being nice. For me being nice felt like a one-way street. I did what I thought would make other people happy. Sometimes I was right and my “niceness” would make them happy. And many […]
Sex After Baby, it is possible!
Your entire life changes when you have a baby. Money, sleep, and energy are all in short supply. The dramatic change also has a significant effect on your relationship. Given a typical and healthy delivery, many doctors and midwives recommend that you abstain from sexual intercourse for six weeks after having a baby. While six […]
Scared of Change? Me Too!
“I’m freaking out, I need you to talk me off the ledge.” This is what I wrote to a friend yesterday. My stomach was in knots and I was having trouble focusing. I knew what was happening but I couldn’t contain it alone. I am in the midst of change. And when I am my […]
Celebrating All Love on Feb. 14th
Some people love Valentine’s Day and eagerly await its approach after New Year’s celebrations are over. Honestly, this is probably the greeting card, floral, candy, and jewelry industries but I’m sure that there are some people too! Others dread the day and many people are indifferent. I tend to fall into the latter category. When […]
