For sixteen years, my rambunctious bichon frise named Lexy has run up and down stairs, walked many miles, sprung up and off beds and couches, and still runs faster than I do. Lately, and normal for a sixteen year old dog, in the last few months she has had several seizures and her hearing and eyesight has changed. Leaving our house and going down the outside cement steps she has…
Healthy, supportive, loving relationships are a gift and along with them comes opportunities to increase our communication skills and learn things about ourselves. Two people can say the very same message to us and we could have a different feeling and response. One of the reasons, the energy behind the words feels different. Let’s says person #1 communicates their message through a compilation of emotions such as anger, blame, frustration,…
Due to the coronavirus, we are all faced with changes worldwide. Many of us are working from home, or currently not working in the same capacity or adjusting to new routines. We are also dealing with the massive fear and panic in the world as well and our own fear about money and health. And, many of us are also dealing with the sadness of family members being affected by…
We are always attracting into our life experiences, situations and different people. It is our emotional body that creates our experiences. This is why it’s so important to process our emotions daily. Spend a few minutes in quiet contemplation, breathing, relaxing with your eyes closed. Observe your angst, worries, fears, disappointments, anger, traumas, limited beliefs, blames, anxiousness, hate, and allow them to express. Be the witness, listen to the emotions…
I’ve received several positive comments from listers of the below Relaxation audio. One person in particular, who is going through a difficult time, told me that when she awakened in the middle of the night, she played this Relaxation audio recording and fell back asleep before it ended. A miracle!! Listen to it daily to get centered, grounded and feel more relaxed.
Dear Laurie: My boyfriend speaks to me in a way that really gets me annoyed. He tells me what to do instead of asking me nicely. At times I feel like he thinks he owns me. We have been together for 20 years and nothing has changed. I know I’m part of the equation because I’m still with him, so how can I change so he will? — Nancy I understand,…
Dear Laurie, I feel like I’m in a rut and can’t get out of it. Can you help me? I would really appreciate it! Donna – – – Dear Donna, I don’t have any details about the rut you’re in, so my response is pretty generic. The first thing to do is find time to sit quiet, close your eyes, breathe and relax. Allow all of your feelings to come…
Dear Laurie, My husband picks on me a lot and my self-esteem is draining. How can I get it back without getting a divorce? Thank you! Barbara Dear Barbara, Thank you for writing in. Asking for help is a positive action step of self-love. To begin, I suggest taking some time to discern your feelings and desires: How does it make you feel when he is picking on you? What…
Dear Laurie, My boyfriend and I broke up and I’m so sad even though I know we are done. He says we are just different. I do miss him and the happy times but not our fights. How can I stop wondering if he cares for me and move on? Patricia Dear Patricia, Thank you for your question. After a breakup, when our feelings are still invested, it is…
Dear Laurie, A family member thinks it’s funny to make jokes about me but I don’t think it’s funny. The jokes are geared toward areas in my life that I don’t feel good about myself and he knows that. I have told him that I don’t think it’s funny, but he continues to say the same things and I’m tired of it. Am I being too sensitive? I feel I…
