Wow, I just looked at my website and saw that I had not made a post since January. My mom, was ill with pancreatic cancer and died in February.  I was the primary caretaker and managed to keep posting from the time of her diagnosis in October until January. I guess that is when things…

Being Present is one of the popular phrases used today. What does it mean in the context of well being? Basically, being aware of and experiencing the situation which is going on currently. When we can look at ourselves with self compassion, especially at moments of transition or considering change we can be realistic about…

Thank you all for being a part of my life over the past year. My wish for you is best expressed by the Rascal Flatts song “My Wish” which is below. Be Well, Dina, 203 744.YOU3 (9683) “My Wish” I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow, And each road leads…

Between the cold, the traffic and the pressures of the season my shoulders are rising to my ears and I am hunching and clenching more.  I’m noticing that I am not the only one. Given how hectic this time is and the level of tension, how can we experience the comfort and joy we hope…

Thanksgiving is a good reminder for us to experience and express gratitude.  For most of us, when we have gratitude and appreciation we experience a sense of optimism within. Optimism and its ‘sister’ enhance our sense of vitality. There are also times when gratitude makes us aware of a lack or deficiency; and the opposite…

Thanksgiving is a good reminder for us to experience and express gratitude.  For most of us, when we have gratitude and appreciation we experience a sense of optimism within. Optimism and its ‘sister’ enhance our sense of vitality. There are also times when gratitude makes us aware of a lack or deficiency; and the opposite…