My tears have fallen every day for the past two years. A minute here and a moment there add up to a lot of tears. They happen without warning, a wave of sadness and grief, and then I sigh, wipe them away, and carry on. Grief is a journey that touches every life, often arriving […]

During the course of one’s lifetime, no one escapes adversity. We face all degrees of difficulties, especially in contemporary parenting where resilience is crucial. And though we must have resilience when faced with adversity, at times, we can’t see the forest for the trees and get bogged down in the situation. Cognitive strategies can help […]

An impending hurricane swirling towards Florida throws a friend and me into a whirlwind of worry. Her children and granddaughter, new residents of the Sunshine State, face the unknown with limited support. It’s a scene that stirs an old memory, a timely reminder of the strength and spirit we discover when confronted by the unfamiliar. […]

I remember my father telling me during one of our talks that when he was a little boy, before heading off to school, he would take his shoes off and walk in the grass on a golf course while the dew was still fresh on the ground. He loved the feeling of the wet grass on his […]

I have lived a charmed life. What is meant by ‘a charmed life’ in my experience is a life filled with both challenges and magical moments, where overcoming difficulties leads to personal growth and fulfillment. I used to say, “I am so busy, I am dizzy” because of a dazzling lifestyle. With my ultimate concierge […]