“To perceive Christmas through its wrappings becomes more difficult with every year.” – E. B. White, writer “Holidays were hard times for her.” Wilhelmina (Willy) was a hardened woman of 55 years who lived alone in a rooming house. …
“… how my body needed one, and then, the other, within that moment, for my survival.” I’ve been asthmatic since I was 3 years of age, over 69 years so far. I remember struggling to breathe late at night, in …
“’Thank you’ is the best prayer that anyone could say. Thank you expresses extreme gratitude, humility, understanding.” – Alice Walker, author “… a worrisome attitude to life and her new role of raising her children by herself.” Uraina was …
“We never know the love of a parent till we become parents ourselves.” – Henry Ward Beecher, clergyman “At least I’m doing what my Saviour would expect of me!” Quentin was a man of small stature, approaching 50 years …
“We need to practice mindfulness if we want to have a future, if we want to save ourselves and the planet. Thich Nhat Hanh, clergyman “It was kind of his ‘claim to fame’…his uniqueness…!” Parnell was a retired corporate …
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity.” – Melody Beattie, writer “She was quick to point out …
“Most importantly, the meaning of spirituality lays the seeds for our destiny and the path we must follow.” – Dennis Banks, educator “… there was something missing.” Dorothy, my 48 years old, slim, well dressed, healthy looking, client returned the …
“Gratitude turns what we have, into enough.” – Author Unknown “…clear some brain noise…” Dorothy was about 48 years old, slim, well dressed and healthy looking, as she walked into my office, for her first consult. When she has booked …
You remember Sharon in our June 5th post, the fast talking, quick witted, working mother with two daughters…suicidal Bonita, 18 years old and 5 year old Bethany. And you recall how Sharon just wanted them to to be “happy!” Well, …