This is going to be an article all about me. That sounds like something you really want to read, right? You get to read about Paula Harer. It is your lucky day! Actually, this is part of an exercise designed to help you become aware…

You’ve just walked through the door after a long day at work or going to appointments, only to be greeted by a messy house – dishes are piled up in the sink, and the living room looks like a tornado hit it. Your husband works from home and is still locked…

Since that time when (wo)man started to think, philosophers have pondered the meaning of life and waxed long and eloquent about it. But to me, none are as eloquent as the sage spiritual teacher Ram Dass who observed…

Patience often seems like a forgotten art. But it’s a timeless quality indispensable for personal growth, emotional well-being and success in various aspects of life. Developing patience is not merely a matter of waiting for something…

It’s a rarity that we have time to sit down and reflect on our lives. Self-reflection is considered a luxury instead of a necessity. You rush from pillar to post and the minutes tick by until the end of the day…

In the midst of life’s busy schedule, whether retired or still working, the presence of weekly anchors can provide much-needed comfort and security. Anchors in our week are the consistent activities or routines that help us stay grounded, offering…

We were hiking up a hill in my neighborhood after dinner. Night had fallen, but porchlights on nearby houses and a lone streetlamp lit the way. Michael, my son, said, “You know, Mom, you shouldn’t be doing this…

I had the chance to visit the original Starbucks on Pike Place in Seattle. It looks nothing like the chain I have come to rely upon. Yet the formula is the same. My drip coffee is filled to the brim. I have to pour out coffee to make “room”…

Have you experienced a time in life when you felt lonely, unloved or undervalued? If so, you are not alone. All of us have felt this way at one time or another. Like millions of women from our era, I didn’t always love who I was. Despite the success…

The morning started as it usually did, with a cup of coffee and light conversation with my husband about the unfolding day. He headed off to his study to begin working, and I decided to put the finishing touches on getting our house ready for the dinner…