Loss of Self from Caregiving: A Step Toward Freedom

Don Miguel Ruiz’s classic, The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, speaks volumes of wisdom to us in daily life and is especially important for us as we maneuver life when taking on caregiving responsibilities. When we find ourselves taking care of others, particularly aging parents, who once changed our diapers, challenges arise. … Read more

Job Loss: A Step Toward Freedom

Don Miguel Ruiz’s classic, The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, speaks volumes of wisdom to us in daily life and is especially important for us as we maneuver life after losing a job. So many considerations are front and center when our primary source of income disappears, whether from downsizing or a … Read more

Divorce or Bad Breakup: A Step Toward Freedom

Don Miguel Ruiz’s classic, The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, speaks volumes of wisdom to us in daily life and is especially important for us as we maneuver life after a divorce or bad breakup. So many things change. The first anniversaries of special occasions from birthdays to religious and civic holidays … Read more

“Death of a Loved One: A Step Toward Freedom”

Don Miguel Ruiz’s classic, The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, speaks volumes of wisdom to us in daily life and is especially important for us as we maneuver life after losing someone we loved. The first anniversaries of special occasions from birthdays to religious and civic holidays mark one more time we … Read more

Death of a Loved One

“Missing in Action” Life is a gift. Our lives can be remarkable, beautiful, and incredible. Simultaneously, we can know that which is difficult, painful, and tragic. Human beings, created in the divine image, have many gifts and opportunities to connect and be in relationships with family and friends. God made our bodies magnificently, as we … Read more

“What Just Happened?”

No one wants to hear that they received a pink slip or be fired from a job because a company decided to downsize. No one wants to receive a termination notice due to a poor performance review. When we lose a job after doing excellent work and making a contribution to a business or community, … Read more