You’re Not Doing Grief Wrong

You’re Not Doing Grief Wrong

Do you ever feel like everything that you do or feel is wrong? Have you ever told yourself that you should be handling your grief better? On the flip side, have you ever told yourself that you’re handling your grief too well…that you shouldn’t be happy or that you...
Why Your Mind is Not Your Most Precious Asset

Why Your Mind is Not Your Most Precious Asset

“The things you learn are so important. You can lose your house to a hurricane or lose your job during a corporate restructuring, but what you learn can never be taken from you.” When someone said this recently, I was surprised by how sad I felt. I understand what...
Grief Isn’t Supposed to Look A Certain Way

Grief Isn’t Supposed to Look A Certain Way

Five years. I still remember where I was when I got the call. I was on my way home from work and I immediately turned around and drove straight to my parents’ house. I remember how I felt like I was being punched in the stomach…even though I’d seen it coming. We’d...
When I argue with reality, I suffer.

When I argue with reality, I suffer.

“When I argue with reality I lose, but only 100% of the time.” – Byron Katie We spend a lot of time being frustrated about things we can’t control – situations, other people – instead of focusing on the one thing we can control – which is ourselves.    ...