The holidays are a stressful time for families, with more gatherings and high expectations for harmonious interaction. Especially when a family member has died, the reality of loss is painfully accentuated. Psychotherapist Alexandra Kennedy shares her own grief and gives some advice about how to deal with yours.
Even though you may be able to see that your parents love you, sometimes, says Lisa Earle McLeod, you need to hear the words, especially from your dad. It doesn't matter how old you are, we've all got an eager-to-please little kid inside us hopin' and prayin' for the day when our dad puts his hand on our shoulder, looks us in the eye and says, "I love you and I'm proud of you."
"Lately I have been in love with the world," says Elaine Yarbrough. "Since I usually want to save more than savor it, I am amazed at the grace I feel."
Apologizing in the right way is very important for a healthy relationship - whether it be with co-workers, friends or family members. The problem is that most of us tend to gloss over what we have done wrong. Jennifer Thomas, Ph.D gives you step by step guidelines about how to apologize like you mean it.
This is a time of loss. Summer is gone, the leaves are turning, the temperature is dropping and so are our 401ks. For many of us this can feel like a sort of grieving. But therapist Alexandra Kennedy says that loss can lead to discovery. You just have to be open to it.
Articles by Elaine Yarbrough
Reflecting on the most intimate moments is Elaine Yarbrough's specialty. Be inspired and energized by finding the sacred in the seemingly mundane.
A frustrating technical problem requires a dreaded call to customer service, but Lynn Frances discovers how small - and good - our world really is.
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Sometimes the most profound lessons life has to offer occur in every day activities, random acquaintances and frustrating moments. The key is to keep your eyes open.
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