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…
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Heart to Heart: Yes, it is possible to move on after a breakup
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…
Heart to Heart: I’m tired of the insults being masked as jokes
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…
Visualization: I AM pure potential
Lie down and make yourself comfortable. Close your eyes, relax and rest. Feel your breath coming in and out of your nose. Set your intention: “I intend to feel my pure essence. I intend to feel oneness and to know who my divine self is here on earth. I invite in my higher self to help me with this quest.” You are pure potential beyond your personality and small self…
Do you prove to yourself that you are lovable?
I caught myself telling myself that a particular person doesn’t like me and my mind was proving it to me, “they didn’t say happy birthday, they don’t post on my wall.” And, then I stopped and said, “Would I point out to my best friends the people that don’t like them and all the reasons why? And, of course I would NEVER! So, if we are being our own best…
Heart to Heart: Staying calm in the midst of life’s big unknown
Dear Laurie, I’m writing to you in the middle of my trip moving my life across the country. My mind is spinning in anxiousness about the unknown. I’m making myself extremely fearful and worried. How can I keep myself calm? Thank you for your advice! Gina Dear Gina, Congratulations on having the courage to make a big life change. I’m so glad you realize that your own thoughts are creating…
Heart to Heart: How do I go about seeking greater fulfillment in my life?
Dear Laurie, I’m looking for greater fulfillment in my life but I don’t know where to start. Do you have any suggestions for me? With an open and grateful heart, Michelle Dear beautiful, open and grateful-hearted Michelle, I’m so glad you are listening to the whispers in your heart that are moving you toward more joy and happiness in your life. By the mere fact that you are listening, asking…
Heart to Heart: Things aren’t going your way, but stop beating yourself up
Dear Laurie, When things don’t go my way I have a habit of being really hard on myself. I would like to stop beating myself up. What do you suggest I do instead? Nicki Dear Nicki, I’m sure many people can relate to your question. I’m glad you have an interest in being kinder to yourself. Make an agreement with yourself to practice living like you are your own best…
The Path To Living Life Lighter
We are energy beings. This means we are conscious beings. We are consciousness. And, all of our thoughts, feelings, emotions are within this state of consciousness. This goes with us everywhere we go, 24/7. This is why it’s so important on a daily basis to process our fears, anger, disappointments, hurts and to let go of grievances, negativity, to forgive others and ourselves, to observe and process our internal beliefs…
Heart to Heart: How do I become more inner led and stop taking things so personally?
Dear Laurie, I’m tired of taking things personally and really want to build my inner strength and confidence. How do I begin to go about it Laurie? Thanks! Liz Dear Liz, I commend you Liz for your desire to be more inner led. Most of us are aware that “taking things personally” means we are giving our power away. Yet we all do it. And many times, it’s so subtle…