Positive Emotions Only?

Positive Emotions Only? The Hidden Cost of Forcing a Smile The pursuit of positivity can foster unrealistic expectations and leave genuine emotions unsupported.    Looking on the bright side sounds harmless. However, attempting to isolate positive emotions while...

Where’s Whelm?

Wheres Whelm? I’ve visited Overwhelmmany times, and Underwhelm just as many. Yet nevervisited Whelm —Not that I remember.   Surely it’ssomewhere in the middle?Or have I gone past the turning?Missed a warning sign, perhaps? A map would be handy, I reckon   Does...

Cheese on Toast

Cheese on Toast I’ve been to the far-flung edges of the universe in my little head.  I’ve seen the wonders of the vast unknowns from my tiny bed.   I’ve explored the corners of my mind and the chasms of my soul. All while eating my slice of cheese on toast. Anxiety...
The Elephant in The Room

The Elephant in The Room

The Elephants in the Room: Whose are they, anyway? We’ve all heard the phrase “the elephant in the room” that big, heavy thing that everyone knows is there, but nobody wants to mention. Usually, we think of it as one single problem. But the more we work on our own...
Fusion

Fusion

Fusion  Panic rises,     or peace exists.   Battle        #surrender    a gasp        of air            a deep                inhale        a heart races            Then slowly paces   No trick lurks behind these fates—      rhyme,      reason —   Hope         nudges...
Like a Duck Without Water

Like a Duck Without Water

Like a Duck Without Water: Finding Your Way Home I recently watched a video clip of rescued ducks that had never seen anything more than drinking water in their lives. They were safe, well-fed, and getting on with things, totally unaware that anything was missing....
Being True to Yourself in a Relationship

Being True to Yourself in a Relationship

Singing From the Same Song Sheet: Navigating Relationship Expectations Are the expectations of your relationship in sync?   Are you on the same page, sharing the same vision of the future?   Maybe you are singing from completely different song sheets, perhaps without...
How To Handle Change

How To Handle Change

Understanding the Stress of Life Transitions Our world can suddenly change in a flash, or change may slowly loom closer and closer. We find ourselves facing, dodging, fearing the uncertainty, and struggling to accept the truth. The truth is, life is changing. Change...