Healthy boundaries can result in a more relaxed, calm life. — As a young, innocent, and trusting child, I believed the people of the world to be good, caring, and helpful. One day as I was roller-skating around a quiet church building with other neighborhood kids, a man approached us. “Can you help me find my eye contact?” he asked. …

Do you feel relief or more confused? Here’s some guidance on what to do next. — Decision Time. Do I go on as I always have or make some needed changes? When I received my Autism diagnosis, several things happened. I felt a huge relief, an understanding of why life is the way it is and empowered. Don’t get lost in a downward spiral. I wished someone had…

How I’m simplifying my life to have more joy. — My body felt like cement as I stepped out of bed to prepare for work. My unhappy stomach churned, my head throbbed, I struggled to face the day of demands. I popped aspirin, anti-diarrhea, anti-nausea and followed it with high blood pressure meds. …

5 Tips about the struggles and how to help — Invisible No one checks on me, no invitations, no hellos; No birthday cards, no inclusion, ignored; Unseen, overlooked, misunderstood, underestimated; Unreceived credit where credit was due; And slowly disappearing-no one ever knew. Struggles With Invisible Disability: It is easy to disregard or misunderstand someone. We all do it. We are busy with our schedules, planning…

Become your practitioner. I did! — As I scanned the prices of energy healing practitioners, shock and defeat overcame me. “This is more than a visit to the medical doctor,” I told myself. “I can’t afford the prices.” I glanced at the brochure again. Costs run from $120 to $500 per session. At the bottom of…

Don’t miss an opportunity to experiment with eco-friendly methods, learn new ideas, and create a deeper connection to nature. — What’s best for nature is typically best for everyone. I used to have a person chemically spray my property monthly for little pests. Not anymore! I walked my property every Saturday morning, spraying weed killer on the weeds. I thought I was a good citizen and neighbor.

It is your opportunity to say Yes to yourself and your healing journey. — Creating a personal healing space can be simple. My first healing space was on the floor during my lunch break. It didn’t matter if I was at work or home, and I would lay on the floor and breathe for 5 to 10 minutes. “Solitude is where I place my…

Here’s my plan of action. — This year feels like a battleground. I’ve been through difficult times, but now my anxiety is out of control and taking over! Why is my anxiety so extreme now? Could it be age, poor health, or past traumas? I’m Autistic; that alone is a reason for anxiety. My current work…

It’s tough dealing with escalating arguments and jealousy. — How’s Married Life? Escalating Arguments. The Art of Arguing and taking turns in conversation is something both my husband and I had to learn. Each person in the relationship needs to feel heard. You can solve many problems simply by allowing the other person to say what’s on their mind and repeat back the words…