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  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Hope Matters. Hope is Essential

    12/6/2025 Are you a believer in hope, or are you cynic masquerading as a “realist?” I admit lately I spend more time in the second category than the first. My anxiety plays a big part in my view of life. My husband has asked me, “Why live in fear and be cynical?” I cannot always… Read more

  • Loneliness Is Not One-Size-Fits-All

    11/26/2025 Years ago, I attended several after-hour social events hosted by the local chamber of commerce when my husband and I were members. Walking into a social situation brought me back to my high school “wall flower” era.  I was feeling so alone and awkward in a room full of people.  I attempting to connect… Read more

  • Do You Feel Lonely?

    November 19, 2025 Have you ever felt lonely and lost in a room full of people? You do not have to be alone to feel lonely. Our modern life is designed for isolation. Yet, loneliness harms our bodies not just our minds according to the U.S. Surgeon General. The effect and mortality impact of being… Read more

  • Do You Yearn to Reconnect?

    November 2, 2025 Whether it is intention or inattention, when we neglect the people who matter to us, we can feel deep regret. If you are left with the feeling, “if only I had reached out…,” you are one of thousands of people worldwide who have relationship or connection regrets. According to author Daniel H.… Read more