Sometimes compassionate people feel too much. It's okay to turn off upsetting news or say, "I am aware of your situation and I care, but...

What do you see? #ReadTheStain Photography by Catherine Ivers Norton.

I once knew a person who not only rejected all offers of assistance but seemed to do everything they could to prevent themselves from...

If we want to understand the adult, we need to get to know the child. This also applies to ourselves. May we find more peace and...

Every parent knows children misbehave when they want attention and aren't getting it the nice way. My dogs do it. Your cat does it. This...

This scenario rose for several friends over the years - a neighbor installs new security lighting they leave on all night. How dare...

No exciting plans this weekend? No problem! Pick up a book and go on an adventure. May I suggest The Stain? Order it here #ReadTheStain...

When we approach the world with curiosity, we are greeted by an abundance of little miracles. The more we pause to appreciate beauty,...

Yesterday's post concerned a need to recover from heartbreak and how we know we are ready to love again when we remember the sweet...

The urge to fill the open wound of a broken heart with a new romance may be adaptive for survival, but rebound relationships never seem...

"For me to win, you must lose" mentality is a waste of energy. It does serve a purpose for those at the top to keep everyone else...

Have you ever been pulled into the game of the person who is impossible to please? Yes, this is a game we can choose not to play. Walk...

Most people complain about the problems of the world as if they believe a thousand whining voices might help. And yet, focusing on what...

What if there is a 'Yes' waiting behind that door? #ReadTheStain Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

The world is full of people eager to give advice and tell others what to do. Why they feel compelled to do this is not as much of a...

What reflection does this message inspire for you today? #ReadTheStain Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.

If our lives are made of a finite number of moments, like cells in a body, what percentage of them do we allow ourselves to experience...

Ask: What did I focus on last week, and what was the result? What can I do differently to make this week better? #ReadTheStain Image...

Разве вы не предпочли бы, чтобы вас обожали за ваше тепло и свет? #ReadTheStain Изображение из библиотеки профессиональных фотографий Canva.

Wouldn't you rather be adored for your warmth and light? #ReadTheStain Image courtesy of the Canva pro media library.