• Hitting a Pothole in Life

    Life can be so confusing and frustrating. At least lately it has run concurrent with Maine’s ever-changing weather patterns. You might see snow covered roads one day while enjoying the serenity of the falling snow. Then next day, you are swerving to avoid the potholes that appear out of nowhere. Unfortunately, I do not always… Read more

  • Do Not Get Too Comfy

    February 9, 2026 “Life is full of opportunities to step outside the comfort zone, but grabbing hold of them can be difficult,” wrote Dr. Oliver Page, MD. Added, what holds people back most of the time is their frame of mind, rather than any distinct lack of knowledge. I was curious what is being written… Read more

  • You Can Think Positively about Failing

    February 2, 2026 “Failure is difficult and certain,” wrote blogger Delaney Tosh. It has been a big challenge for me to see failure with a positive perspective, as my anxiety often works in tandem with my fear. If I do not face them both down, anxiety wins. I know in my logical, rational mind that… Read more

  • Do you need a new way to look at things?

    1/26/2026 “Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at change” — Wayne Dyer Have you ever felt stuck? When I am in a rut, I am challenged to think of new ways of seeing things, because, well, my brain does not let me. It is not always the exterior way of physically… Read more

  • Being Alone with Our Thoughts, Emotions, and Experiences Can Be Positive

    1/18/2026 Are you comfortable sitting quietly with your thoughts alone as company? Are you afraid to be alone as your inner voice chatters away, but not in a good way? Many individuals avoid being alone or in quiet, because they are not comfortable being alone with their thoughts. If you don’t enjoy spending distraction-free time… Read more

  • Have you ever heard of a “nudge” word?

    1/8/2026 I had not heard a “nudge word” until I came across a Time magazine article. The idea is to choose a nudge word instead of making a resolution. Others have called a word of the year. Where did this idea originate? Tara Parker Hope kicked off the idea of a nudge word in a… Read more

  • Embrace Intention

    1/1/2026 Do you make resolutions each year? I once did, but not anymore. I am not a resolution person. For the last few years, I chose a theme word for the year, but often, by March, I often forget what it was. In 2026, I am taking a different approach. I am embracing intention. What… Read more

  • When Holiday Time is not a Joyful Time

    12/24/2025 “It is a Holly, Jolly Christmas; the best time of the year.” This song is often in the regular Christmas music rotation for the local radio station, and it is also on my personal Apple music playlist. This year, I was paying more attention to the lyrics of various songs that I had heard… Read more

  • Our Brains Are Wired for Social Connection

    12/21/2025 Over the last four weeks, I have focused on the topic of loneliness and its impact on our overall health, not just mental health. Isolation increases risks for mental and physical health issues including heart disease. As I noted, the type of connection is important. I have been in a crowded room with tons… Read more

  • I Crave Being Alone and I love being a “homebody.”

    12/12/2025 I crave being alone.   Please understand that, for me, being alone at home does not mean I feel lonely. I am connected to my surroundings and treasure the solitude. It is an opportunity for me to recharge, and the quietness gives me time to write. The difference between being alone and loneliness is connection.… Read more