"A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out." — Walter Winchell
Most of us had a best friend when we were kids. Do you remember her?
You did everything together — played, shared clothes, music, and books; talked about boys and movies; spent all your free time in each other's homes.
The time will come when you will return to places that caused you pain in the past, but you will feel good. When emotional trauma heals, the scars remain, but they don't hurt.
I returned from a trip to Moscow (not Minnesota or Texas but Russia!) – the city where I grew up.
The Ultimate Guide for Daughters“Sure, Mom… me too. See you soon.”
Sigh…
You hang up the phone and a tsunami of anxiety sweeps over you.
You look around, and the cosy kitchen feels suddenly distant and unreal, as if you’re looking through a dirty glass. So does your hand, still clutching the phone – is it even your hand?
If you’ve followed me for a while now, you already know where your inner critic comes from. Right, it comes from your past as a byproduct of your early socialization.
It humiliates and belittles you. Stops you from achieving your goals and living your dreams. Always toxic and loud.
Or is it? [Read more…]
“He who has not Christmas in his heart will never find it under a tree.”- Roy L. Smith
Inspirational quotes from celebrities interspersed with common wisdom and practical tips
We are in the middle of the Christmas season, just over the third Advent.
Christmas stars on windowsills, traditional trees dressed in glittering glass balls and garlands. Gnomes and other magic creatures curiously peeping at us from their temporary residences on shelves, cabinets, and even from under the ceiling. [Read more…]
“Nobody’s perfect. We’re all just one step up from the beasts and one step down from the angels.” ― Jeanette Walls
Do you believe a person can change? [Read more…]
