LIFESHINE BLOG

The homepage of my website states, “Life is full of unexpected twists and turns.” Let’s first off say that nobody wishes the difficulty...

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...

"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."...

Anxiety is a state of being in which we struggle with feelings of nervousness, worry, or uneasiness. It differs from fear which is an...

Boundaries are one of the most important aspects of healthy, mutually satisfying relationships. Simply put, boundaries define what is...

Life is a series of frequent changes. Some changes are welcomed; others range from inconvenient to catastrophic. Transitions are times of...

January can be a stressful month for many who set New Year’s Resolutions. The definition of Resolution is “a firm decision to do or not...

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...

When we hear the term “loss & grief”, many of us immediately reference the death of a loved one. Losing someone or something you love or...

Whether we are reacting to a difficult situation, or sitting in the warm glow of contentment, feelings are with us on a constant basis. ...