"Where did my happiness go?"

This was the EXACT question I found myself asking not so long ago.  I mean, I had a lot of great STUFF. And I was busy as hell...dropping the kids off at a million activities, volunteering, working a full-time job, going to school, hosting e...

I crossed the finish line of my 62nd half – marathon, which is also my 127th endurance race, this weekend.  I felt a great sense of accomplishment.  And not for the reason you may think.  It had nothing to do with crossing the finish line.

I have been racing f...

With what literally feels like a blink of an eye,  the holiday season has descended upon us yet again.  I love so many things about the holidays. I love that people are kinder to one another. I love the smell of pine cones and Christmas trees, holiday treats made with...

My negative emotions had taken over

It was Friday, 30 minutes to the end of my hospital shift - and I was DONE. 

The day had been CRAZY busy. It felt hectic; even out of control at times. I glanced at my watch eager for the day to end. Time was moving painfully slow...

We have all heard the stories; the person who falls from a tall building and walks away unharmed.  The child stricken with disease who spontaneously heals.  The man who emerges from a cascade of gun fire, unscathed. If you’re like me, you believe that miracles as...

We have all been there. You know, those days when nothing seems to make them happy. They lurk around the house as if the walls are closing in on them. They make no attempt at eye contact and all their physical cues shout, “leave me alone.” You do your best and try not...