(Excerpt from Pain, Passion & Purpose ) Sometimes we can make the greatest strides and gain the strongest understanding by breaking things down into their simplest elements. A bustling life full of endless errands can seem overwhelming but in reality our days are really just a series of moments; each moment overflowing with possibility if …
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The 5 Steps to Empowered Living
(Excerpt from Pain, Passion & Purpose - Available on Amazon) Illuminating the Shadows Every day is a challenge. We wake up bleary-eyed, grab a cup of java and turn on the morning news to be met by warnings of a down economy, increased crime and natural disasters. We’re made aware of war and famine, increased …
The Right Words
Sometimes finding the right words can be the hardest thing to do. I’m referring to those moments when what you say - and how you say it – reveal who you truly are and what you stand for. Even as a writer, I feel that my words often betray me, especially with those that I love …
Speaking from the Heart
I felt broken. I was surprised at how empty I felt inside. As a normally cheerful and motivated person, a series of unexpected events – a layoff and some health issues – left me feeling as if all then energy had been sucked out of my world. What I didn’t know then was that this emptiness …
Finding Peace in a Chaotic World
Today is a big day – for the world – and for me. Today is the Presidential Election here in the United States and the day my mother is having major heart surgery. Both of these events have the power to shake your center and work up some powerful emotions. For this particular election we’ve …
Marci Wise, M.A., LMHC 