Navigating through life can either be an easy process without much emotional upheaval or it can manifest with tension, stress and an array of feelings that leave us exhausted and confused. We all have challenges to face throughout this life, yet each one of us copes differently when faced with life’s twists and turns. Much of the way we navigate is learned over years, however, when it is unhealthy for us, we ultimately seek change to live comfortably with ourselves and with o

There is not a day that goes by that we are not faced with choices while navigating a world- wide pandemic. Our lives have been shifted to a new normal that affects the most basic day-to-day moves – at our job, with our interactions with family, in our interaction with community and even how we shop - from socks to groceries. Wrapped up in our more isolated existence,the news of increased cases continues to heighten our radar – leaving us with fear, anxiety and even depressio

While each day we face a multitude of experiences from the mundane to the unexpected, we learn to draw on a variety of coping skills to keep our lives steady. Yet, emotional upheaval can be just a moment away. It often sits just at the edge of what we believe is our controlled existence, until that trigger is created, and emotions are thrown into upheaval. We are left facing an uprising of anxiety, which often spills into other life experiences. It is here that we are faced w

Much of how we react to discord in our lives is rooted within the framework of our past. We also derive our pleasure and likes from many of the memories we have from our childhood – the joys resonate no matter how small. As we struggle through the disagreeable areas of our life, often we realize that a reaction to a situation resembles scenes from our past – particularly how we reacted during childhood. Whether it is a reaction from a parent asking us to clean our room or a b

As we approach winter in New England, practicing social distancing can add one more layer of feeling isolated during the frosty season. Connecting with others and focus on ourselves in a healthy way will be a challenge over the next several months. While we navigate through hunkering down, a healthy view of our lives and the world around us is key to keep us in balance. Often times, isolation can be unfriendly as it can cast doubt in our thinking and make us self-absorbed. Ra

One of the most fascinating aspects of water is that it cuts through rock over time – this is how canyons and gorges form. A strong current of a river is one of the most superior elements of nature. It not only erodes rock over time – it is a powerful force that can challenge anything in its’ path. Although it is one of the most commanding elements in nature, its resilience lies in how it approaches unmovable obstacles – like boulders in its path, it just flows around the obj

Often without even realizing it, one picks up a tune, not necessary a favorite tune- and it can exist in our heads for a good amount of time. It can be a song playing in the background at the grocery store - maybe an old but not forgotten “Go Your Own Way” or that catchy Taylor Swift song that you cannot get out of your head. What is apparent, our minds can pick up a rhythm and we have no control on how long it will dance in our minds – days or even weeks a song can live insi

Living in the age of technology has offered us tremendous opportunity to expand our creativity and education. This electronic world can bring us many challenges in our daily lives. We scan and review thousands of messages from a variety of sources. Ultimately, we decide how we feel about each one of them. Keep, delete, save, like, comment - all are at the core of our daily interaction and another outlet to arouse our emotions. Information offered through social media and news