The Brain-Healing Power of a Purposeless Moment
My brain’s default mode is to wander, aimlessly, luxuriously, into a daydream. In fact, I think this came up once or twice on an early elementary school report card: “tends to daydream”. I [...]
I Take Care How I Speak To Myself Because I am Listening
You watch as your sweet baby readies herself to take her first tentative steps in your direction. She wants so much to get to you, and she’s been almost ready to walk for several days. [...]
Living the Retired Life: Keys to a Fulfilling and Joyous Retirement
Joe’s Story: Joe (not his real name) came to me a couple of years ago. His complaint was anxiety that showed up as stomach problems, aches and pains, poor sleep and constant worry. He explained [...]
Step By Step, One More Breath
Every year in some churches, during Lent, many pray a form of prayer called “The Stations of the Cross.” The Stations of the Cross are usually a walking journey to 14 different “stations,” representing the steps [...]
Step By Step, One More Breath, On The Way To Conquer Death.
At Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Arlington, this refrain can be heard over and over on certain Wednesday evenings during Lent. Led by music minister Monica Perz-Waddington and a small group of musicians, [...]
Self Care in the New Year
Happy New Year! Wishing you peace, joy, comfort, and good health! Now that the hustle bustle of the holidays is over; we are all returning to our routines. Hopefully we are all rested, relaxed, [...]
What Are You Waiting For?
Advent, for Christians, is often referred to as the season of watching and waiting. Spiritually, we are waiting for the renewal of our hope in the celebration, and remembrance, of the gift of grace [...]
The Attitude of Gratitude
November is often considered the month of Gratitude. It’s a natural time to reflect on those things for which we are thankful as we gather with friends and family. If you are like my [...]
Renovations of the Soul
"I think we should give Fatima an office." My ears perked up when I heard my colleague suggest this. "My own office??" I thought, "Wow, that would be so nice." I stayed silent as [...]
Seasons Change…And So Do I.
How Seasons Can Affect Our Moods and Our Lives Every year at this time, when the break from summer ends and the school year starts, I feel a shift in both myself and the [...]