What’s the point?, 50 for 50 #24
What IS the point? I had a couple friends over the other day to do art. I was ready. I’d covered the kitchen table with butcher block paper, and set out glue, paint, brushes, and…
Do you have a loved one struggling with mental health? I have something for you.
What IS the point? I had a couple friends over the other day to do art. I was ready. I’d covered the kitchen table with butcher block paper, and set out glue, paint, brushes, and…
One of Sunday’s last prompts was, “With all of you as witness, here’s what I commit to. . .” I wanted to share what I wrote: I commit to remembering. I will remember this time,…
Day 2 of Beth Bornstein Dunnington’s most recent Big Island Writers’ Workshop/LA edition happened back on August 5. Life has been a whirlwind between then and now, but I wanted to say a little something…
In 50 for 50 #11 (here), I wrote about the Mindfulness Meditation class I was taking and what I was learning about over-thinking. I have been a tenacious over-thinker for forever, and because this was my…
May is mental health awareness month. This is a partial repost of a blog I wrote a couple years ago about the danger of fear and labels. Please. Don't let fear stop you from seeking help. …
Like most of the lessons I’ve learned over the last 5 years, I’d prefer for this one not to be true. Connection may be as fundamental to our well-being as clean air, healthy food, and adequate…
All my life I have been a “doer.” One who does. I have striven. I’ve defined myself as diligent. If you’ve needed a job done well, I’ve been your go-to person. If you’ve needed a…
April 20, 2013 I stare at the paper in front of me: The Whole Person Wheel. I can already sense where this project is headed and want no part of it. I haven’t felt…
My girl, going going, going, gone My girl wants to go, meaning she no longer wants to be here. She no longer wants to be on this planet, which means she doesn’t want to…
When I started this column, Just Finished, Up Next, my intention was to highlight books related to all aspects of mental health. I planned to share and discuss the inspiration contained therein and highlight effective ways to use…
It's been a while, and I feel bad about that. I haven't lost sight of all that I have to be grateful for, but I haven't carved out the time to get my thoughts out…
A couple of months ago I signed up for another of Beth Bornstein Dunnington’s one day Big Island Writing retreats to be held on April 29. Oh how I love writing retreats! (Read my other…
One of the first, if not the very first, lesson I had to learn in my healing journey was about compassion. I'd thought I understood what compassion meant–what it looked and felt like–until someone challenged me and…
This interview was recorded on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Rhonda Hayes Curtis speaks about acceptance, healing, gratitude, and her memoir Love At The Last Minute. Watch our conversation here. I "met" author, Rhonda Hayes Curtis,…
This is my friend Sue Schwartz. Those of you who participated in bookclub may recognize Sue’s name. Every week she wrote insightful supportive comments to the primary post and to almost every comment people left…
Welcome to my second installment of Creativity Corner. I’m so excited to share some of this woman’s story with you. As an artist, an entrepreneur, and one of the nicest and most generous women I…