A child's new path A parent's realization that one heart can feel anticipation excitement sorrow all at once.
Strength is the ability to process emotions, while meeting goals When we're experiencing happiness, we're eager to share it with others. We bask in the warmth and confidence that envelopes us. In contrast, as we experience negative emotions there's a tendency to deny, question, or even feel guilt about how we're feeling. Often, you hear people say things like "I don't know why I'm feeling this way" or "I need to get over this." etc. In fact, there's a tendency to question "What is wrong with me?" As we truly experience life without the social media lens, logically we understand that a life well lived has a combination of peaks and valleys. No human being is immune to this. During the dark
There may be waves...in all endings lies a beginning Anything new can bring about a myriad of emotions. It's grand when we're excited, anticipatory, or welcoming a change. What happens when you feel these things AND stress or discomfort? If you're like many, there's a tendency to deny or avoid the negative emotions associated with change. We may even chastise ourselves for being uncomfortable, questioning why we're allowing ourselves to get "worked up." The bottom line...change is stressful (even the good kind). It's okay to have a variety of feelings associated with a change. In fact, growth in life inevitably brings about many emotions. What to do? Reach out, knowing that others hav
