Working with people as intimately as I do, I often hear something like “my husband wants me to change…” or “my doctor thinks this is a problem.” Here's what I have come to believe as truth: it's only a problem if it's a problem for you. A desire to change and grow only works if it is fed from within. I used to work at a chemical dependency center and found the people who were internally motivated (truly wanted change) were much more successful at engaging in therapy and worke

Mediation often evokes the image of someone blissfully seated cross-legged, thumb and forefinger touching, eyes closed. I believe that this image often comes to mind when we think of mediation because it elicits one thing- peace. Isn't that something we all want? The wonderful secret is that it can only be found in one thing- Now. I want to share with you my personal journey of meditation. I found meditation about ten years ago. It was not something that I felt instantly