Mar
18
2019
One of the most significant things a person can do in life is to shower themselves with nonjudgmental and unconditional self-love. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done as many people struggle with this notion. So, why is it so easy to...
Dec
09
2018
It’s that time of year again: December calendars filled with social events requiring you to engage with those exploding with holiday cheer. Like ornaments on a tree, you are expected have a bright and shiny appearance. Sounds easy enough...
Jul
16
2018
Oh, Weddings! Many dream for years of nuptial perfection while others take “the right person at the right time” pragmatic approach. To some, marriage feels like the appropriate next step in relationship development, while others seem to forego the...
Feb
12
2018
The Purple Heart is a medal of honor bestowed upon heroic American soldiers wounded in battle. This Valentine's season, in the name of love (not war) I am respectfully borrowing this concept and applying it to our relationships. My...
Oct
25
2017
Self-love isn't Selfish
One of the most significant things a person can do in life is to shower themselves with nonjudgmental and unconditional self-love. Unfortunately, this is easier said than done as many people struggle with this notion. So, why...
Sep
12
2017
Let’s be honest: couples fight! This scenario gets a bad rep. but in reality, healthy conflict is an essential component of even the happiest and healthiest relationships. Arguments can be used as a tool to express feelings, gain insight...
Jun
01
2017
The "F Word"
The "F Word" I am referring to is not the expletive uttered under our breaths in heavy traffic but, rather, to another F-Bomb:
FAILURE
In our "success at all costs" culture, failure is a scary concept. Some act on...
Feb
14
2017
How to Make Love a Safe Investment
When I visited the supermarket two weeks ago - the aisles were already adorned with pink-frosted cupcakes and floating heart-shaped balloons inscribed with the word "Love."
Clearly, this pre-holiday product-placement was a teaser designed...
Apr
20
2016
Acceptance as a Path to Freedom
Many have known the unconditional acceptance of Joey Sweetboy - the Therapeutic Assistive Animal that for years teamed with me at The Mental Gym. What you may not have realized is my rough beginnings with...
Sep
22
2014
Accepting every moment with a smile and a tail wag is what life’s all about
Lessons Dogs Leave when they Leave Us
Nurturing others, whether it is the act of raising a child, giving your time to a charity or rescuing...
