My mom had a birthday earlier this week; she turned 60-something. I can’t imagine life without my mom around. Occasionally, I pause from the whirlwind called life and reconnect with our inevitable mortality, and think about my mom someday being gone. The mere thought can…
Last week, I sat down and wrote some goals. I had heard about a research study on a graduating class at Harvard University and goal setting. 3% of the class had written down goals for the future, 13% had goals in mind, but had not written…
I recently moved into a new place that has truly owned its promise as a “fixer upper” with absolute gusto. A few months ago an acquaintance dropped by and shared some resources of local connections who could help with various projects. One guy in particular,…
I have recently had a significant influx of women calling me inquiring about therapy. Upon speaking with them it’s clear in their voice and apprehension that so much both emotionally and circumstantially has led up to this call. No, I can’t do this on…
Last week, a client asked me the weighted question that is inevitable in most therapeutic work: “Do you think there is any hope for me?” The question wasn’t flighty. It meant something to her, perhaps everything. The quality of her marriage, her future, and how…
About a week ago, late one evening, I had a special, sacred moment with a girlfriend. I was driving her home from a dinner party when she began pestering me with questions about a difficult area of my life that I have been struggling with.…
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