by Kristen | Feb 15, 2023 | Resilience When Life is Challenging
Valentine’s Day can be a wonderful holiday if you’re in a relationship with someone you care for (and who cares for you). But whether you’re in such a partnership or not, there is one person you should love above all others: yourself. “What??” you might ask. “What...
by Kristen | Oct 26, 2022 | Breast Cancer as a Catalyst for Positive Life Changes, Resilience When Life is Challenging
It’s completely normal to feel disoriented and detached from our old lives and original selves after anything as life-altering as a breast cancer diagnosis. It’s like we’ve been picked up in a personal tidal wave, tossed and tumbled, and washed up on a new shore,...
by Kristen | Oct 26, 2022 | Resilience When Life is Challenging
Recently we held my son’s wedding at our house. After months of planning, we were finally ready. The tent was up, the tables were set, the decorations were in place, and the rehearsal had gone beautifully. We knew there was a possibility of rain in the forecast but...
by Kristen | May 19, 2022 | Resilience When Life is Challenging
One of the ways I like to feel is inspired. I feel it in my heart center the most, but often get goosebumps and feel “zhoozhy” all over. I can get this feeling from a beautiful vista, the smell of pine sap on a warm day, music, Super Bowl ads, stories of overcoming...
by Kristen | May 4, 2022 | Resilience When Life is Challenging
There is an area extending about five degrees north and south of the equator that scientists call the “itch” (for Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, or ITCZ) and sailors call the doldrums. In this belt, the prevailing trade winds of the northern and southern hemispheres...
by Kristen | Feb 21, 2022 | Resilience When Life is Challenging
Imagine you’re a kid, in the back seat of your parents’ car, heading out on a road trip. At your feet is a bag packed with all your favorite things: activities, snacks, maybe a plush toy or a blanket. What’s in there? (Take a good look, I’m in no hurry.) In my bag,...
