Accepting the Things I Cannot Change...
The homepage of my website states, “Life is full of unexpected twists and turns.” Let’s first off say that nobody wishes the difficulty...
LIFESHINE BLOG
Health and Wellness Tips for Everyday Life
The Importance of Connection
As a dog owner, I never stop appreciating the welcome I receive when I walk through the door. Dogs are pack animals, and after some...
The Power is Yours! Embracing Powerlessness
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, Courage to change the things I can, And wisdom to know the difference."...
Living with Anxiety - 7 Tools to Begin Coping
Anxiety is a state of being in which we struggle with feelings of nervousness, worry, or uneasiness. It differs from fear which is an...
6 Steps to Establishing Healthy Boundaries
Boundaries are one of the most important aspects of healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Simply put, boundaries define what is...
5 Ways to Embrace a New Direction!
Life is a series of frequent changes. Some changes are welcomed; others range from inconvenient to catastrophic. Transitions are times of...
Lost & Found - A journey from Codependency
In a prior blog post, I wrote about addiction as a family disease, and how important it is for family members to reach out and look after...
Accepting the Gifts of our Feelings
Whether we are reacting to a difficult situation, or sitting in the warm glow of contentment, feelings are with us on a constant basis. ...
5 Ways to Reconnect after Disconnecting
In this digital age, most of us are bombarded by constant distractions via texts, emails, snapchats, Facebook, Twitter….the list goes on!...
7 Ways to Lose Control (of outcomes)
“Act without Expectation”. It’s a quote from long ago, but what exactly does this accomplish? Some have suggested that by letting go of...
