As the calendar turns, there is no shortage of messages telling us how to make 2026 a good  year—set goals. Make resolutions. Change your habits. Reinvent yourself. While some of this can be inspiring, too much information often leaves us feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, and quietly wondering why we already feel behind. Instead of feeling hopeful, we can end up feeling like we’re failing before the year has even truly begun. What if this year didn’t need to start with pressur

T he holiday season is often painted as a time of joy and togetherness, but for many people, it can feel anything but. While the world around us seems to sparkle with celebration, those lights can cast shadows on the tender or hurting places within us. Over the years, I’ve seen how this time of year can intensify emotions, especially for those grieving a loss, struggling financially, managing complicated family dynamics, or feeling estranged from loved ones. The truth is, the

My Own Experience A few years ago, while taking a course, I was required to attend a series of therapy sessions. My first thought? “I’m fine — I don’t need therapy!”  I was sure I had no problems to sort out. Full of confidence (or maybe a little full of myself), I sat across from my therapist, who smiled and nodded. I should have clued in right then. After just two sessions, memories and emotions I hadn’t thought about in years began to surface. Some were small and seemingly

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Over the past few weeks I have been listening to many conversations as well as being a part of them.I have noticed how words even a...

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This is a question I have been working on lately. A compliment can seem to have many faces and not all of those faces are true....

We have just entered a new year, and many people have made New Year's resolutions. My question to you is ... do they work for you? How...

As I thought about my blog for this month, I struggled with what to write. We are almost through fall, and Christmas is now in full force...

That is a question I have asked myself lately. We have just commemorated those who fought to have our freedom.on November 11th,...

Summer is now behind us and we have entered Fall. I find the transition from each season brings with it both new and old experiences. I...

Is it possible to heal after loosing a loved one, a pet, a job or any other major life losses? This is a question I hear and read often....

Recently I have been asked several times what my logo means and, what is open heart wellness . This took me by surprise because I thought...

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Hello everyone .It has been several weeks since I did a blog so I am glad to be back working at a new one today. The picture I am using,...