Show Compassion for Yourself

Do unto yourself as you would do unto others. ~ The Little E-Book of Wisdom A couple of months ago, I helped a patient stand up. She had been sitting on the floor. “Let me give you a hand,” I said. She must have interpreted that to mean, “Let me LIFT you” because she stopped [...]

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Your Emotions Are Your Responsibility

“You made me feel…” “I feel angry when you do…” Is it possible that I have that much power over you to cause your body to react to what I do or say? What you feel is about you. When you are with someone, you may think they make you feel a certain way. When [...]

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What is a Successful Day for You?

A successful life is nothing more than a series of successful days strung together. ~ Earl Nightengale This is a wonderful definition of a successful life. It’s too easy to get sidetracked and seduced by grand thoughts about what a successful life should be. In reality, it is the little things you do day by [...]

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Take Time to C.A.R.E. for Yourself

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection. ~ Buddha As my wedding day approaches, I feel myself shifting, changing, embracing and adjusting to the new landscape. So, I took a mental health day. A day to not think. Not take care of the family, the house, the [...]

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The Foundation for Every Relationship Is…

It is an essential and basic human need. And often gets overlooked. There is nothing more important for every human interaction. Have you guessed it yet? Aretha Franklin sang a song about it. Yup, it’s R-E-S-P-E-C-T. When people feel respected, they feel valued. And when people feel valued, they feel that they matter, which improves [...]

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