With taxes due soon, many of us are rushing to put money into our IRAs, and this reminds us of our own retirement.  What is the money for? What are your plans? What are your desires for that time of life? For me, the savings offer security as well as the potential to not just…

Last night I was watching a video of a motivational speaker who spoke about embodying our personal missions. He mentioned that for many people there is a transformative event which occurs between the ages of 9 and 12 years which profoundly impacts the course we choose to take with our lives and can even help…

Spring is a time of renewal in nature and it reminds us to renew as well. One of the opportunities that comes with being faced with a serious illness is that of renewing while recovering. Heart disease may have forced you to look at what you value, what is close and important to your heart.…

Springtime is a great time to go outside and take advantage of the fresh air. “Slow deep breathing is probably the single best anti-stress medicine we have,” according to Dr. James Gordon, professor of psychiatry at Georgetown University School of Medicine. By bringing air down into the lower portion of the lungs, oxygen exchange is…

It turns out that courage is related to the Latin “cor” and French word for heart “couer.” When your heart is in “it” you are more likely to find the courage.  When we hold someone or some idea at our core (heart) we will go beyond what we thought we were capable of. We can…

February 28, I participated in the exciting Go Red for Women event sponsored by American Heart Association in New York City. It was quite exhilarating to be one of the women in red and be part of the energy and enthusiasm in support of women’s health. I felt buoyant when speaking to others during the…