Honoring a Legacy: Writing Life Stories

Honoring a Legacy: Writing Life Stories

Today, I want to share a heartfelt tribute to a dear friend who gracefully made her transition this week at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy of wisdom and inspiration. Her passing has reminded me of the profound impact our stories can have on our lives and the...
Walk Your Talk

Walk Your Talk

A friend of mine is getting married, so I gathered several small gifts and put them together in a “keep love fresh and juicy” basket. One of the gifts was a heart-shaped, ceramic ornament with an opening at the top and a leather cord to hang it on the wall.  Its...
Story writing can create greater self-awareness

Story writing can create greater self-awareness

My Garage Door Story. One day, my garage door opener started acting funky. Instead of magically opening the garage door when I pushed the button, it stopped responding. At first, it would open if I positioned the car right in front of the garage door. But after a...
Being Seen in New Ways

Being Seen in New Ways

I remember the first time I heard the word that perfectly described how I was feeling. I was sitting in my therapist’s office, talking about how weird it was to walk down a busy sidewalk and feel like no one noticed me. Or watch a playful interaction between a male...
Let Go To Find Happiness.

Let Go To Find Happiness.

This is a story about attachment and how it can get in the way of our happiness…  One of my favorite places for a weekend getaway is Big Sur, an area along the California Coast where the Santa Lucia Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean. The 70-mile coastal drive is...