At times when stress, anxiety, depression, or loss upset our balance, it is important to slow down and be in the moment so that we can guide ourselves to living a more fulfilling life.

Life is made up of gains and losses.  For example, we gain abilities, recognition, careers, and social networks.  Gains can be given to us, but most gains come with our participation.  We contribute with drive and active determination to meet goals that exceed our expectations, and we express our appreciation for gifts bestowed upon us.  Losses are also a natural part of life.  We can lose expectations, hopes, dreams, someone’s trust, our health, and loved ones.  When losses, even small losses, multiply faster than gains the result can feel monumental.

It is more acceptable in our society to focus on our gains than to admit any losses.  Somewhere we learned that sadness is not a good feeling.  It can make us feel vulnerable and exhausted.  But sadness is just as important as happiness in the human contract.  From my many years of working with grief and loss, and having experienced major losses of my own, I know that it is the balance of being present with our feelings and finding successful coping strategies that we gain resilience.  

If you are experiencing grief and loss, anticipatory loss, relationship issues, the diagnosis of a serious illness for yourself or a loved one, anxiety, or depression, I encourage you call.  I offer a safe space to be present with your feelings and emotions, and I provide tips and strategies so that you can integrate your losses into a life you love.

"Death is not the greatest loss in life.
The greatest loss is what dies inside us while we live."
~ Norman Cousins