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Life does not always give us what we are expecting and can bring many challenges that make us question our ability to handle the pain. When Debbie’s oldest son, Alex, was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder at age seventeen after being hospitalized for nearly a month and then became addicted to drugs and alcohol, she wasn’t prepared for how to deal with what she would be up against over the next nine years and the fear, anxiety, and grief she would experience. read more

What you are focusing on may be preventing you from living in the present, finding joy and connecting with yourself.

Where is your focus?  If you are focusing on something that happened in the past (whether it was yesterday, one year ago or twenty years ago) or what may or may not happen in the future, you are not present.

When you focus on your hurt or anger or resentment these are preventing you from being present because they are based on the past.

When you leave the present moment, your stress increases.

Living in the now is where happiness, joy and love are created.

Feeling more presence in your life begins with connecting with your heart.  You can feel more joy and happiness from your heart and not your head.  Not by getting stuck in a loop of thought or self blame.

And when you can just be in the moment and connect with your emotions, you’re tapping into an inner knowing which becomes your strongest guide.

Set an intention for yourself…invite yourself to be present.  Create a new focus…that what matters is right now, the present, the moment.

Sending love and light,

Debbie

Are you living in anticipation of the next thing that could go wrong?

Living with the fear of what might happen can be hard emotionally.

It occupies your mind and can overtake other areas of your life.

Even during periods where things are going well, you may find the fear still with you, fear that things will go wrong again.

Living in the moment is crucial here.

Looking at what is actually happening right now.

Rather than your fears about the future.

Constantly anticipating what will go wrong will not help you get through any future crises faster or better, but it will rob you of your precious life today.

Sending love and light,

Debbie

As a Life and Relationship Coach, I help parents rise above their fear, confidently navigate their challenges, and build a loving relationship with their teen or young adult child.  Reach out to me if you want to learn to go from fear to freedom.

Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers!  You are truly a gift, remember that always.

On this special day to honor you, remember that whatever is happening you are loved and you are not alone.

Today can be a difficult day for some, especially if you have lost a child or are struggling in your relationship with your child.

After losing my oldest son this year,  I miss him dearly.   I am grateful I can still still feel the loving bond with him within my heart.

I am blessed to have two other children who bring me so much joy and I am grateful for my closeness with them.

I have been a mom for twenty-six years.  So many cherished moments I will never forget.  Being a mom has helped me grow emotionally and spiritually.  It gives my life so much meaning and purpose.

Wherever you are in your journey as a mom, take this day to show yourself love.  Acknowledge yourself for being the beautiful mom you are.  Thank yourself for doing the best you are able.

Sending love and light,

Debbie