Navigating Today

Navigating Today
with hope, love, and joy

For over 20 years, I have envisioned myself as a writer. My initial question was: what will I write. I have amused myself with a lot of different topics over the years. As I played around with writing, a new question arose: when will I commit to a topic. The answer to that is now, I commit now!

Navigating Today is intended to offer guidance for living with hope, love, and joy in our hearts. This project was solidified when I awoke on November 6, 2025 wondering what I could offer to clients, friends, and myself. My articles have become an advice column, of sorts, based on internal and external obstacles that we all face as humans, especially in challenging times.

My life’s focus is to embrace hopeful thoughts, let love drive my actions and perspectives, and to reach for joy. My purpose, as a writer, is to share this journey with you.

Disclaimer: The content provided is for general informational and educational purposes only. Reading, commenting, or contacting me does not establish a therapist-client relationship. The information is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, diagnosis, or counseling. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis please contact 988 for assistance.

Articles

  • Poetry Without Rules

    This idea actually came to me in a dream. And if you knew me well, you’d know that I sometimes get life changing ideas in my dreams. Turn your life… Read more ⇢

  • Dealing With Unfairness

    I was recently flooded with anger and righteousness, over $11.68 that I spent on items that were not put into my grocery bag. Trivial and embarrassing that a relatively small… Read more ⇢

  • Balance Beam

    As a child I attended some gymnastics classes, honestly I was uncomfortable with most of the activities. I was not an athletic or confident kid and there were a lot… Read more ⇢

  • Comparison

    I’m watching a training video on ACT techniques and in the demonstration the actor/client said “other people didn’t look as sad as l felt”. I’m thinking yes of course, because… Read more ⇢

  • Accept All Of Your Parts

    There’s a book for kids that I think all adults should read too: Parts by Tedd Arnold. The child in the book experiences their body and moves into panic mode… Read more ⇢

  • Question Five Weekly Self-Therapy

    This week revealed a need for a fifth question in my weekly self-therapy journal practice. It’s based on a personality trait I have – focusing on others. As a peacekeeper,… Read more ⇢

  • Self-Love

    I’m one of those people that wake up feeling blah. It’s rare that I wake with energy and excitement. I’ve tried different meditations, products, and movements. Yet there has not… Read more ⇢

  • Flip The Coin

    I would like to explore a concept I call “flip the coin” from two perspectives. One is when we are feeling down due to inner judgments. And the other is… Read more ⇢

  • Anxiety Snow Globe

    A snow globe is beautiful! As a kid I loved shaking them up and watching the white pieces fly around – honestly I still do love this as an adult.… Read more ⇢

  • Under The Surface

    Sometimes clients come to session with seemingly unrelated topics, scattering them around us like an unassembled jigsaw puzzle or quilt pieces. They share in this manner when there is overwhelm… Read more ⇢

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