Moving Toward Better

Feeling inadequate was a part of life for me for far too long.  As I learned about my son’s ADHD and understood that apple didn't fall far from the tree, I wondered if I could be a good mom to my kids. I know several people who are born organized. One of them is so organized that she has all of her spices in alphabetical order and all labels in her pantry facing forward. I am amazed by her organizational skills and threatened on more than one … [Read More...] about How to go from feeling inadequate to loving your life

I don’t know if it is a uniquely American trait, but when I ask someone how they are, the most common answer is, "I'm so busy."  I get it.  My answer was “keeping busy”, “chasing these kids around” or "crazy like always" for a long time. Somewhere along the line, Americans decided busy equals value. We over schedule ourselves and our kids and fall into bed every night physically exhausted and mentally spent. Spirituality and a peaceful life give … [Read More...] about Seven tips for a more peaceful life

Do you ever have moments when it feels like the world is caving in on itself and you have no power to stop it? Hurricanes, earthquakes, gunmen, protests and anger permeate the news in the US. It even invades our sports arenas, but what if the events of the world are different than you think they are? What if all the hype is designed to get your attention and throw you off balance rather than actually give you a clear picture of what is happening … [Read More...] about Finding and Guarding Your Peace of Mind

From the day I became a mother and chose to stay home with my son, I've been fascinated with the choices mothers make. What saddens me is that no matter which path of motherhood a woman chooses, there i someone more than ready to cut her to ribbons and sadly, that someone is often another woman. What I really want to say to all who perpetuate the "mommy wars" is STOP IT!! Women before us have worked too hard and made too many sacrifices for us to … [Read More...] about Ending the Mommy Wars

Something extraordinary happened a few years ago. One day, I woke up early after a very late the night. I stepped on the scale and saw a number that was not pretty. After I carried the overflowing laundry basket downstairs and started one of many loads for the day, I emptied the dishwasher and looked around at my neglected house. Nearly every area of my life needed improvement, but then I realized that in spite of all of it, I felt fantastic.  I … [Read More...] about Choosing happiness