Modeling is my word of the week. I like it. It really has nothing to do with fashion or the runway, but more with our behavior and what we are “modeling” to others—co-workers, employees, kids, spouses, etc. First, work. Many companies and people […]
That’s me…with my mom sometime in the early 70s! I had planned to post this during my series of blogs on Mother’s Day week (how to celebrate Mother’s Day when mom is no longer on Earth); well, as grief would have it, […]
I was mom’s 3rd child and 3rd child to graduate from college (Fair Dillard, N.O., LA!). She was a firm believer in education…thank you, Mama! With Mother’s Day coming up, the flower and jewelry commercials are in full bloom. Churches are preparing […]
I’m seeing in color. I am living in color!For anyone who has dealt with depression, you probably have more than an inkling of what it means to see in color (and to just see gray).When I am depressed—especially for a prolonged period […]
I’ve been thinking about exactly what a clean slate means, especially in light of Holy Week.A clean slate means we’ve wiped clear whatever was there–just like one of my childhood favorite games, Etch-a-sketch. I drew a lot of silly stuff, made mistakes, […]
How can you help seniors with depression? I know I’m guilty of not always remembering the trials and tribulations senior citizens (usually those over 65 but sometimes younger) may encounter. But depression among seniors is a reality. Consider this: Yes, depression among […]
The first full week in 2013 was an incredibly good week for me…and I want to share what I’ve learned from it and why I may be feeling so good. 1. I had a rough weekend prior to the “good” week…it was a […]
Sometimes I underestimate just how much change can feed into this emotional journey…sometimes prompting feelings of sadness, the blues and in some cases (usually with a few other prompters) depression. And this goes for good and bad change. I think we really […]
Naming your emotions and what causes them Do you ever suddenly feel sad? Angry? Down? One thing I’ve learned to do…and still need to practice doing…is naming my emotions. If I begin to feel out of balance, I try to think about […]
Depression: When you feel better, do better….And when you don’t, take the pressure off of yourself and sit down. Ever since I’ve come out of the closet about depression (right around my 41st birthday in September 2011), I’ve become the depression queen […]