Trapped on the Treadmill Sometimes referred to as the hedonistic treadmill, this is a machine always in motion. As material possessions increase, so do our expectations about what is needed to feel good/happy/fulfilled. Because all the things we deem essential are taken for granted, expectations rise. As newer, bigger and better items become the next [...]

“When in the course of human events”…it soon becomes evident that building emotional strength is just as necessary as sound physical development. While there is great emphasis upon taking care of our bodies and having a healthy lifestyle, it is equally important not to discount the value of emotional well-being. Building emotional health provides the [...]

While waiting in the doctor’s office for my husband’s post-operative visit, I whiled away the time perusing the medical magazines.  I came across an article (which contained the title phrase), about foot problems.  It stated that 30% of women had trouble with their feet, primarily due to wearing high heels.  I immediately thought of how [...]

With some perspective on the situation (my husband is out of hospital and recuperating at home), I can almost laugh (although not funny at the time), about what it took for me to reach my saturation point.  Just when it seems that stressful occurrences are being handled, a (small) event often causes that, “I can’t [...]

Two weeks ago, while my husband was still in hospital, it seemed as if an infection was rearing its ugly head (mercifully, this turned out to be a false alarm), but I did begin to despair.  The vicissitudes of an illness or life threatening situation indubitably takes a heavy physical and emotional toll, not only [...]