In the aftermath of the Newtown, CT, massacre of school children, grief is the overwhelming emotion. Grief is the feeling that accompanies loss, especially loss of what one holds dear. Each person must face and move through Read More
Deep Happiness vs. Momentary Happiness
Everybody is happy sometimes. But relatively few of us are happy to the core on an ongoing basis. What adjustments do we need to make? Read More
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Getting Over Feeling Badly
Everyone feels badly sometimes. Sadness, guilt, shame, and general feeling of upset are part of living. Here’s a simple way to get over such feelings quickly. Read More
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Phony Promises of Happiness
Do you get fed up with messages that hold out a promise of finding true happiness? I sure do. I especially object to those that claim a unique pathway to happiness Read More
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Feeling Blah
Some feelings are clear. You can identify easily the sensation of being angry or scared or deeply in love. But what about those blah days when you feel a general unease Read More
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A Hole in Your Life
Loss can feel like a giant hole. Part of your life, such as a job or a person you’ve cared about, is suddenly gone. Even if you’ve had mixed feelings or you knew that relationship was going to end, it can still feel Read More
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How to Deal With Unexpected Emotion
When a student at her college died suddenly, my daughter called in dismay. In conversation it became clear that the shock was so great, she did not know how to feel. Has this ever happened to you? Read More
Acceptance is a Critical Aspect of Happiness
Accepting what is, acknowledging reality as it exists in this moment, is an essential step toward moving forward in life toward what you most desire. Acceptance plants your feel firmly on the ground and provides a launching pad to the future. Read More
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Whitney Houston
Those of us who can easily say “no” to drugs and alcohol might look down on those who can’t. We could see them as being weak in character or lacking willpower. That is tragically wrong. Read More
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