As children, we are taught to apologize to others when we do something wrong. You smacked your little sister? Broke your best friend's favorite toy? Told a classmate he was ugly or she was stupid? You are told to apologize. This is supposed to make the person you've hurt feel better and ease your guilt.... Continue Reading →
Unexpected Gratitude for A Suicide Attempt
It's amazing what you can be grateful for. Sure, we're grateful for food on the table, a roof over our heads, robust health (if we're lucky enough to have it), the usual stuff everyone talks about on Thanksgiving Day. Gratitude is simply recognizing the value of something. Sometimes it's something we've come to take for... Continue Reading →
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Nurturing Others? 4 Reasons to Start With Yourself
My husband has been traveling a lot lately and it's made me aware of something I'd nearly forgotten about: I don't feel like cooking when I'm on my own. When Kurt is home, I cook constantly, making sure we have healthy, tasty food to eat. When I'm by myself? I stare into the cupboard looking... Continue Reading →
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Does Diving Into Judgment Drown Our Ability To Be Compassionate?
In January, I went to water aerobics for the first time in years. High impact exercise has been causing me some knee pain, and I was looking for a way to get intense aerobic exercise without injuring myself. Back in my twenties, I took water aerobics three days a week. That class made me strong... Continue Reading →
