Published inMind Spark·Mar 23, 2021You Were Born to ThriveOur world is filled with constant stress. Stress that results in fear and anxiety; that causes us to feel helpless and alone. Yet anxiety is often a normal, even healthy, reaction to the non-stop pressures of the modern world. It’s an alert that asks us to pay attention. What isn’t…Thrive8 min readThrive8 min read
Published inMind Spark·Mar 6, 2021Understanding AnxietyWe all feel it from time to time for what might seem like no apparent reason: Seemingly out of nowhere, your heart and breathing rate quicken. You become hypervigilant to your surroundings; hypersensitive to sounds, light, smells You feel uneasy, unsettled, tense You’re perspiring even though you’re not cold, especially…Stress And Anxiety8 min readStress And Anxiety8 min read
Published inMind Spark·Feb 1, 2021The Difference Between Loneliness and SolitudeSometimes it all becomes too much — too much input, too much noise, too many emails. Can there really be “Breaking News” about the next more contagious variant of the virus, or the next disturbing event in the world to rile us, upset us — MANY TIMES a day. Yeeeesh. …Stress And Anxiety4 min readStress And Anxiety4 min read
Published inMind Spark·Jan 20, 2021The Pandemic of LonelinessEven before Covid-19, we were suffering from a global pandemic. Not one that attacked our lungs and hearts, but our minds; a pandemic of loneliness. But most deny it, wanting to present to self and others as strong and mature, independent people. Loneliness from social isolation is nothing new. People…Loneliness3 min readLoneliness3 min read
Published inMind Spark·Nov 22, 2020Who Are You? Really“The greatest mystery in life is who you really are” — The Man In The Iron Mask Who are you? More importantly, is who you are consistent with the goals you’ve established for yourself. If these are out of sync, it will be nearly impossible to succeed and get a…Goal Setting6 min readGoal Setting6 min read
Published inMind Spark·Nov 5, 2020Are You Running In The Wrong Direction?If at first or second or third or more you don’t succeed, maybe it’s time to rethink your destination. Many of my clients choose to work with me because I help people reach their goals. Many are people who keep failing to achieve a chosen objective that they thought made…Goals5 min readGoals5 min read
Published inMind Spark·Oct 30, 2020A Halloween Story: The Medium is the Method?“Tap, Tap, Tap….” “Tap, Tap, Tap….” Merline, the reader is shaking her head erratically, eyes closed, but seemingly distracted from her task. She’s trying to capture Joseph, the spirit who has something to tell Marvin, the “receiver.” …Halloween11 min readHalloween11 min read
Published inMind Spark·Oct 29, 2020Do Your Goals Reflect What You Value?What could make more sense? Your goals will be easier to attain if they reflect what you value. But you’d be amazed at how few people can say what they actually do value. And, one critical reason goals are difficult to achieve is that while they seem to make sense…Goals6 min readGoals6 min read
Published inMind Spark·Oct 20, 2020When Do You Feel Most Like Your True Self?When do you feel most like your true self? The short answer is when you live your life in line with what you value. How would you describe your true self. Quick! Without a lot of thinking. Tell me about your true self. Avoid hesitating. . . If you’re like…Personal Development6 min readPersonal Development6 min read
Published inMind Spark·Sep 18, 2020How to Adjust Your Course, When Life Throws You a CurveI’ve been learning how to dance Tango for the past year and a half. Beyond being an elegant, alluring dance it teaches lessons on life, personality and relationships. Alejandro Gee is a Tango teacher in Argentina who did his graduate thesis in psychology on the effects of Tango on mood. …Change4 min readChange4 min read