Every year around this time I see my clients stressed out and sad because summer is here and that means having to experience time away from their kids while they are on vacation with the other parent. I get it,...
Once upon a time there was a woman who believed that love could conquer all. Then one day, her husband left her for another and the man who then entered her life claiming to be her knight in shining armor...
Divorce is difficult, stressful, exhausting and at times, downright ugly. Here are 12 great things to keep in mind as you travel down this path. Spiritual practice - Implement a spiritual practice like yoga, meditation, vision board creation or a...
People are searching for a deeper meaning of life and want to be more mindful and introspective, but how does one do that? Well, they can read articles online, buy books, watch YouTube videos or immerse themselves in a retreat....
Using the word “overwhelmed” during a divorce is a daily occurrence. There is so much going on and so many people demanding things of you. Unfortunately, I had a list for every minute of my life; I was inundated with...
Last month I talked about traveling with a purpose in 2019, so it only makes sense that I delve a little deeper into that concept. Many people start their new year off by making a vision board consisting of their...
We are all guilty of getting in a rut with our daily lives and travel is no exception. How many of us take the same type of vacation every year? We take the yearly cruise or visit the same mountain...
After a long week I needed a break. I wasn’t sure if I wanted a spa weekend or an active outdoors kind of weekend so I picked a place that would give me both. The Ballantyne Hotel, part of The...
In my last column, I wrote about a sleeper town called Morganton located in the Catawba River Valley. I focused on the breweries, distilleries, the spectacular food and seasonal events but I didn’t touch on the outdoor experiences that await...
A couple of years after my divorce I came to the realization I was stuck. Figuring out why I was stuck was the next step and the hardest. It required me to dig deep and be brutally honest with myself....
