This will be a short entry, but I wanted to discuss the fire that we have here in Santa Barbara. It started Tuesday afternoon, and any of you that live here know how much worse the situation became yesterday, when the sundowner conditions came up about 3 p.m. This morning I woke up to find … Read More
My goal when working with clients is always their personal empowerment. I begin, by helping them get a better understanding of their areas of control. A picture can be worth a thousand words, as they say. I usually have them draw 3 circles, one inside the other. The first should be a very large circle. … Read More
How much loving kindness do you give to yourself? When you fall short of your own expectations, are you understanding and supportive, or are you too often critical and impatient? It’s pretty difficult to give to others what you don’t have for yourself. How can you reach out to the people who are closest to … Read More
Think about the very moment of birth, when a brand new baby is born into our world. This tiny, precious life is so full of promise! What miracles might this child accomplish if his dreams are encouraged and nurtured? What about you? Do you remember your dreams, when you were still a little one who … Read More
How many of us really live in the moment — this present moment? It can be difficult to do. We often spend too many precious moments rummaging around through the attic of our past, or journeying to the distant shores of our future. When we’re focusing on either the past or the future, we’re missing … Read More
There are few people who have not experienced increased stress during these tough economical times, but even during these times, it’s possible to continue to grow and develop into a stronger, more complete you. No matter what life’s challenges you might be facing, you can triumph over them! There’s a beautiful little book that I … Read More
