Road Journal
Life Snippets
Patience is a Virtue
Being a caregiver can involve having a lot of patience. Patience is the ability to tolerate delay without frustration. Those with patience are able to remain calm and avoid impulsive action when faced with challenges. Being impatient has little to offer. The line at...
Feeling Lighter with Forgiveness
As a caregiver, you can find yourself in situations where you feel judged, belittled, left out, or not appreciated. If someone hasn't walked in your shoes, words can be said that can be hurtful and misunderstood. You can forgive others in these tough and...
The Dime – Poem
I found a dime today, just laying on the ground. But it's not just a dime, this little coin I've found. Found dimes come from heaven. That's what my Grandpa told me. He said Angels toss them down. Oh, how I loved that story. He said when an Angel misses you, they toss...
Mindfulness… for Balance!
Meditation, particularly mindfulness meditation, has become extremely popular over the last few years. While meditation can be very simple, there are several common mistakes and misconceptions about meditation that you’ll want to avoid if you’re new to the...
Eliminating False Beliefs
When it comes to loss and grief, your parents may have told you something they believed to be true, but wasn’t. You may have had a single experience that led you to draw a false conclusion. Contemplate what you believe about life and yourself that might not be true....
Be a Friend to Yourself
Going through the emotions of loss and grief can lead to beating yourself up over your shortcomings and failures. Your inner critic is attempting to protect you, but like an overprotective parent, it’s causing more harm than good. Criticizing yourself only serves to...
Holding On to Your Memory
Going through loss and grief can make us feel numb at times. Sometimes our memory can become foggy and confused. There are many components of a good memory. The health of your brain is among the most important. It’s natural for memory to decline with age, but there...
Experiencing Anxiety after Loss
Anxiety is part of the human condition. Try to find someone that never feels anxiety. Some people are more resistant to anxiety that others, but everyone can strengthen their ability to manage anxious feelings. Developing a high level of anxiety is a skill. Lowering...
The Inner Spirit
As a caregiver, we often find ourselves reaching within for inner strength to give us courage and support as we tackle the challenges of daily life. It is the inner-self which drives our movement... our movement to take that dive... to be alive. Our legs shake, as...
Sweet Dreams for Everyone!
If your child is waking you up at night wanting to climb under the covers with you, you could be missing out on the rest you need to handle your responsibilities at work and home. More importantly, it’s important for your child to develop the confidence to become more...
