“Finding me” can be exciting, yet painful for the parts of us that were lost. Here are some ways to stay in touch with the precious part of the innocence that exists within you -- from supportive self-talk to simple behaviors that help in small ways every day. Take a day trip to the beach, lake or river with someone you care for and who cares for you. Or enjoy on your own. Take time to watch … [Read more...]
Easing back to the new normal in the workplace
2022 brought with it some real hope and change as businesses began to inch back into life. Employers and employees are operating in the "new normal," mostly freed from the constraints imposed by Covid-19. While some employers continue to permit work from home -- remote staffing appears here to stay -- many others have required their employees to return to a single nuclear base. Ideally, … [Read more...]
The duality that lies within
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde have long been associated with multiple personality disorder and the inner struggle between good and evil. These famous characters come from Robert Louis Stevenson's penny dreadful novella "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," first published in 1886. In a more focused sense, Stevenson was writing about a split personality or a dual personality. But what are the … [Read more...]
Stepping back into sunlight: a cautionary tale
Some of the most difficult experiences we can encounter come after we've been injured and begin the prospect of healing. Regardless of whether our injuries are physical, emotional, mental or spiritual, the journey back always seems daunting. Yet we're full of hope, empowered by a desire to move forward. After more than a year of Covid-19 lockdown, some states are reopening indoor dining, … [Read more...]
Agoraphobia on the pandemic home front
We are told to stay at home. This is not only an order. These are the wisest of words of caution, as the coronavirus continues to ravage our planet. A stay-at-home order certainly is bearable for a period of time. But here we are in 2021: The weeks have turned into months and now we're at the one-year mark. Still cooped up. Tensions are rising in our homes. Moods have become unstable; … [Read more...]
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