Trained to stay strong when the going gets tough
As many of you already know, this is a special week. It’s National Police week, a time when we’re encouraged to pause and think about the invaluable contributions these men and women make to our quality of life. We thank not just the officers, but also their...
Safe and stuck vs uncertain and growing
Have I ever mentioned how much I love homemade chocolate chip cookies? Something deep within me settles as the familiar aroma of fresh baked goodness wafts through my kitchen. The simple routine of baking offers me reassurance that all will be...
Do you read the obituaries?
Do you read the obituaries? I do. I didn’t use to, but since I have moved to our small community, I have a deeper sense of connection to those around me. I’m surprised by how often I recognize the names or families listed. Living in a small town, I’m...
Small steps in the right direction
It’s supposed to be spring, but it’s still cold outside. We’ve had a couple glimpses of sun and warmth, only to be quickly reminded that winter isn’t too far in our rear view mirror. Remember, objects in mirror are closer than they...
Hello universe
It’s a funny thing sitting down at a computer, composing thoughts that will be sent out into the universe. Who are you I wonder? What are you thinking? What are you feeling? Will I be able to write something that will make a difference in moments when you may feel...
Alone in this together
My husband recently took a group of 30 students, aged 11-18 to the summit of Kilimanjaro. Every one of them made it to the top. Braving the cold on that last difficult night, the students dug deep to find the resources to keep going when their...
Belinda vs. Brussel sprouts
When I was little, my mother repeatedly tried to get me to eat Brussel sprouts. “I can’t…I don’t like them!” I’d exclaim“I didn’t give you many”, she’d insist. “Don’t leave the table until you’ve eaten them up”.And with these simple words, the challenge was...
Paying to escape
Have you ever wanted to just get away from it all? Burst away from the demands and expectations of daily life? I have. This weekend I’m going to Toronto to meet with family. You know what I intend to do? Pay to be...
Love your muffin top
As I view the dark days of winter in my rear view mirrors and think about the months ahead, I find myself contemplating bathing suit season. That’s right, the dreaded time of year when we’re held accountable for our mid-winter indulgences. I...
Doing the emotional override
I speak to many veterans and first responders who tell me they are having a difficult time feeling. The problem isn’t that they’re feeling down…it’s that they aren’t feeling at all. Over the years, quietly and almost unnoticed, emotional flatness has...
