As everyone knows, the holiday season can be emotionally challenging. In the past, I have addressed holiday issues such as overeating, dysfunctional families and over-stimulation insanity. Those are all definite issues for some, and you can read my articles regarding them here. However, what if our families are far away, and we are carefully avoiding …
“The closer we get to Samhain, (pronounced Sow’ ain) the thinner the veil between the worlds becomes: the worlds of seen and unseen, known and unknown, human and faerie, form and spirit, living and deceased.” – Tess Whitehurst We are entering the time of Samhain (Halloween), where death is acknowledged and even celebrated in its …
Are you looking for a new romance? If you already have a partner, does that relationship feel stale? For the Valentine issue this month, I’m not going to chart how you can go after a man or woman. I’d like for you, instead, to consider looking at yourself. Do you love yourself? Frankly, it can …
Happy Holidays – Oops! For some, “Happy Holidays” is an irritating greeting. They believe that only “Merry Christmas” will do, as it befits the Christian religion. However, it is worth noting that Christmas was co-opted from Scandinavian groups, Germanic tribes and Celts who celebrated the Winter Solstice (the longest night of the year) and called …
When alone, it is possible to create your own romance. Design a plan for a romantic evening. Think through and obtain the items you might desire to make your evening special. Begin with a sensuous bath. Then add anything on this list and more: Hot chocolate Liquors candles movies – I adore “P.S. I Love …
I love Valentine’s Day! I have always adored hearts, and it goes without saying that I delight in valentines. Valentine’s Day, the day of a joyful expression of love, resonates with me. While Valentine’s Day began with St. Valentine, a Catholic monk in the 3rd century, it didn’t become associated with romantic love until the …
During the holiday season, stress-driven, poor behavior will likely be exhibited by yourself and others. This behavior probably wouldn’t happen any other time of the year. I’ve got ideas for dealing with hostile drivers and overeating. Yea! Snarly Drivers Let them into your lane, slow down, and don’t honk. Remember that they are also under …
The holidays! Smorgasbords of sugary, carbohydrate-loaded treats and alcohol beckon to us from all sides. The food is pretty and usually creatively displayed. There is an unreasonable feeling that, if it is put before us, we must partake or be deprived. There are many reasons for overeating: boredom, self-hatred, being upset, tired or overwhelmed, needing …
“Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family… in another city.” – George Burns Do you often feel crazy or beaten up by well-meaning or not-so-well-meaning relatives during the holidays? It is a common theme I see every year with my clients. Controlling and/or passive aggressive and/or depressed and/or mean- spirited relatives and/or obnoxious drunks …
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