The stressors of life – money, romance (or lack thereof), family, friends, work, and the economy – they can press in and discourage people in the place where it counts the most. Print this out and take it with you…
As I work toward the articles for the end of the year, I am wondering what you have on your mind? Send me your Christmas wish today – whether it is relational, material, spiritual or just a wish, lets hear…
Just as every human has some basic needs, every human has two simple fears that drive their needs into a hyperactive state if they’re unmet or facing some form of torment. When you access your fear response, it’s important to…
From the window of my office, all I see is beauty. It contrasts with that first stab of the blues that seems to overtake me each December. Christmas is here, that Advent season of joy and celebrating the love of…
In the 1980’s a popular band sang “don’t tell me you love me,” to teenagers and twenty somethings across the American landscape. As a teen in that generation, I echoed the sentiment, wondering how the love that came my way…
I had a bad day. Yes, they happen to all of us…..”one of those days.” Starting with a small whisper of trouble, I realized to late that I left my phone in North Carolina at my sister D’s house. Technically,…
Do you need some downtime, but don’t have time to jet to Bora Bora? Maybe you and your love can find pleasure, peace and romantic moments by creating your own “spa” experience at home. It’s one of my very favorite…
It’s the time of year that can make even the most courageous stand trembling before the cook book rack… the holiday season approaches. With just a weeks to go, how can you throw together a holiday meal for extended friends…
It’s the state of the American family in hundreds of thousands of households from California to New York. Life has a tendency in this down economy to press in on family life. The added pressure of devalued currency, a rise…
Dear Alison: “I am lonely, deep inside of me as though no one knows the real me. I can’t put into words why. Yes, I am married. We’ve been together for almost fifteen years. We don’t talk about anything meaningful…
Greetings to all! We’re back in action and happy to finish out this holiday week (in the US) with you all. I’ve been blessed by all of you who let me know that your THM access was down, and your…
According to the treasure trove of info at Wikipedia.com, “self-esteem is a term in psychology to reflect a person’s overall evaluation or appraisal of his or her own worth. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs (for example, “I am competent”, “I am worthy”)…
Where do I belong? Its a question that we all ask ourselves time and again, that nagging feeling that creeps up on us from time to time as we watch the minutes and days pass without taking definitive steps to…
What is a Phoenix? I don’t mean a great place to live in Arizona (USA), but the legendary, mythical bird like creature of days and civilizations now gone past. According to the online Dictionary.com folks, a Phoenix is: 1. a…
“Alison ~ I have had my boyfriend lie to me. I do not know what to do; I’ve even caught him in his lies. I can’t bear to take it anymore. ~ J.” Dear “No More Lies.” I don’t have…
