Mar 6, 2025 | General, Observations & Information |
It is obvious to me lately that the values that are being idealized lately aren’t ones that bring us happiness. When I ask someone what they want in life, they often answer money. I follow that up with the question: “What would you do if you have money?”. Then I get...
Jul 9, 2023 | Canines & Characteristics, Dogs, Dogs & Puppies, General, Observations & Information, Pets |
There really isn’t anything more exciting than bringing home a dog of your own. Of course, all of the usual family things such as having kids is exciting but a dog adds a little something extra to a family that wants to offer more love. A dog is not an impulse...
May 29, 2023 | Inner Reflection, Observations & Information |
When I look back to how I set my inner compass in my twenties, I am thankful for a quote that I read and took to heart. It came from an article on self-esteem (out of Cosmopolitan magazine of all things!). It was simple: Never say anything about anyone behind their...
Nov 11, 2022 | Inner Reflection, Observations & Information |
I never thought of there being a downside to learning self-sufficiency. But now – as an adult – I realize that I am too used to solving problems on my own, not collaborating with someone I am working with or in a relationship with. Working by myself so...
Jul 6, 2022 | Inner Reflection, Observations & Information |
In the seventies, radio stations had to donate time to public radio shows. Of course the time dedicated to these shows weren’t on busy Friday nights or commuting time. These shows would be on in the early mornings, and other off time people weren’t listening. However,...
Mar 2, 2022 | Inner Reflection, Observations & Information |
If you are like me, you watched in horror as war started in Ukraine. Regardless of what your politics are, as a human you must ache for the people who were going about their ordinary lives to wake up to bombing and tanks. I always feel for the pets, the cats, the dogs...
Dec 31, 2021 | General, Observations & Information |
I am always on the hunt for great shows on television, especially the last few years since I am home more because of Covid. (If you want to get all judgey on TV shows not being the best form of entertainment or a waste of time, the Spirit Guides use clips from shows...
Dec 7, 2021 | Art, Creativity, Inner Reflection, Observations & Information, Therapy |
For those art fanatics and artists among us, you likely enjoy heading to museums to bounce back with art therapy and feel at peace absorbing new or old forms of art. Since the pandemic, many museums across the world have been closed, which has put those art fanatics...
Nov 30, 2021 | Art, Art Therapy, Creativity, Health & Wellness, Observations & Information, Therapy |
We all experience setbacks in life; they might take the form of a sudden job loss, a disability, or the sudden loss of a loved one in a case of wrongful death. The good news is that there are lots of resources to help you bounce back from trauma, and one excellent...
