#Honor911 #NeverForget Why? Because not everyone who died from 9/11 died on that day. I am a former New Yorker and as much as I try to escape it, I am part of the collateral damage of 9/11, as are many who lived in and around New York City at the time and thereafter. When … Continue reading
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Unresolved Trauma: Like Dying on the Cross
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” After reading a book this week on the sometimes debilitating effects of unresolved trauma on a person’s life, I couldn’t help but make the correlation to what is referred to as Holy Week in the Christian faith. This is the week where Christians around the world … Continue reading
I Do It for Them: Debbie, Harry and Bob
More than once in a while, I am reminded my personal catastrophes are not so catastrophic. More than once in a while, I am reminded of my friends who died young and can’t weigh in their thoughts on my so-called problems. More than once in a while, I pay these friends my respects and give … Continue reading
9/11– For All That Ails Us, We Are Stronger Than We Know
It is the anniversary of 9/11/2001, and the attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City still loom vividly in the peripheral vision of many deeply affected by the events that day. Like floaters that block our ability to see, 9/11 continues to block the ability for some to live fully. Disasters have … Continue reading
Show. Don’t Tell. Let the Story Board Lead the Way.
To truly know where your head is at, let the board lead the way. If you ask a Ouija Board, “Where is my head at?” you may get an answer you have not bargained for. Why not instead try a Vision Board? It still allows you to let your fingers do some walking but the … Continue reading
Swimming in the Mud
SWIMMING IN THE MUD: Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs Without Drowning We have moments of clarity. We have moments of confusion. No matter who you are, how good your life seems, everyone has or will have their turn at swimming in the mud. The trick with swimming in the mud is kinda simple… whatever … Continue reading