If there were college degrees earned on the topic of struggle, I would have a doctorate degree by now. But I would not be alone. I think of the thousands of people I have met and come to know on a more personal level. We would each have this degree up on our wall, granted […]

“We learn our belief systems as very little children, and then we move through life creating experiences to match our beliefs. Look back in your own life and notice how often you have gone through the same experience.” -Louise L. Hay I was in my early thirties when a traumatic event in my life caused […]

How do people deal with difficult events that change their lives? The death of a loved one, loss of a job, serious illness, terrorist attacks and other traumatic events: these are all examples of very challenging life experiences. Many people react to such circumstances with a flood of strong emotions and a sense of uncertainty. […]

What I have learned, having to let go of things that were near and dear to me on many occasions, is that there is a process to letting go. And even though I am “experienced” in letting go, it does not mean that I get an “out of jail” card for avoiding the pain and suffering that comes with these events. What I can say, and with great conviction, is that LETTING GO SUCKS, at least in the beginning.