I wonder if you will read past the next few sentences. According to Gallup, depression and suicide rates among American adults are at an all time high. That’s not good What do you think about that? I can give you many different responses: “I’m not surprised.” “Something needs to be done about it.” “I […]
The Periodic Table of Worthiness was inspired through the process of writing Being Worthy. Decades of writings have discussed the importance of developing and maintaining positive self-esteem. This is quite true, and many people equate positive self-worth with positive self-esteem. My training and experiences have led me to articulate that worthiness is far more than […]
When you can, I want you to see the extraordinary documentary, Hallelujah. Leonard Cohen: A Journey, A Song which is now in selected theatres in North America. Yes, see it in an actual theatre to fully appreciate the majesty and full-bodied sound of all the music. For those unfamiliar, Leonard Cohen grew up in the […]
Today is Memorial Day. In large cities and small towns like mine in suburban Closter, New Jersey, there are parades to remember the military service of the past generations. In Closter, community groups, firefighters, ambulance corps, dignitaries, and children march through our town center to Memorial Field, where veterans are honored. The names of the […]
Today is National Pet Day! If you have a dog, cat, horse, bird, rabbit, or reptilian friend, you are aware of the special companionship that your pet provides every day. Dogs: 69 million. Cats: 45 million. Fresh Water Fish: 11 million. Birds: 9 million. Reptiles: 6 million. I don’t have any data on rabbits, but […]
I wrote Being Worthy to tell the story of Amanda and our collaborative work together to fight her persistent depression over a course of more than nine years. We lost the beautiful, intelligent and fierce Amanda to suicide and sadly, many more die each year. One of Amanda’s life missions in her 29 years was […]
This is the green chair that I work from each day from 9am-10pm, Monday to Thursdays and 9am-6pm on Fridays. There’s also some Saturdays as well. It’s the second green chair that I’ve owned, along with the matching ottoman and shrink couch for three. When you spend as much time as I do in this […]
We are starting the 23rd year of this millennium. We hope for health, both physical and mental, for ourselves, our family, friends, and all we associate. We seek deliverance from the COVID-19 pandemic and its variant mutations. This will happen if we all want it. It’s called total buy-in. Re-dedicating ourselves to a common mission […]
These days, I have a song going through my mind. It’s Tom Petty’s “The Waiting.” The lyric “The waiting is the hardest part…” is on a circular loop in my brain. Feels like a high school senior waiting for a reply from colleges. Here’s why. Back in August, I submitted my book proposal to New […]
I recently learned something important thanks to one of my people, Tinabella, who is studying to become a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Tinabella will be an excellent clinician and advocate for her clients. She is intelligent, empathic, caring, and resilient, having to deal with a lifetime of physical challenges and societal obstacles. Among the things […]
