Posts Tagged: selfless

Merry Christmas 2016

December 24th, 2016
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gingerbread

Photo Courtesy of Victoria Magazine

Just like you, I have surrounded myself this past week with rolls of wrapping paper, scotch tape, ribbons and layers of tissue paper as I have carefully and lovingly wrapped Christmas presents for my family and friends.

Some of the presents made me smile for they brought back how I felt when I found the particular item and how I immediately knew it was the right gift.  Score!

But as I came to the presents that I had bought for my parents they seemed woefully inadequate.

My parents are now in their eighties and at … Read More

Have Some Fun

December 2nd, 2013
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Some people are hard wired to grab life for all its worth and wring everything out of it that is humanly possible.At this time of year, I know how easy it is to feel frustrated.  Those dark thoughts start trying to find a place to live in your head and your heart but you have to find a way to kick them out because they will only drag you down.According to Dr. Rita Freedman, Ph.D., a former professor of psychology and author of “Overcoming Loss,” efforts to heal your soul  won’t work “if you keep on punishing yourself or the… Read More

A Young Boy’s Healing Message

July 16th, 2012
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Johnny Karlinchak and his neighbor, Elissa Myers Photo by Bill O’Leary/The Washington Post When I want to help myself, I do something for someone else.  So does Johnny Karlinchak. When I’m busy and totally involved in helping someone else, I forget about what is happening to me. I feel as though I am building good karma for myself and that I am part of something much bigger.  Granted, when you are in the throes of grieving, this might not be one of the first thoughts that enters your head, but in trying to feel better about your life, being selfless … Read More