3,116 Days and my First Book Release!!!
Today is 3,116 days since the worst day of my entire life. That date was June 20, 2013. I received the gift of a second chance at life on that day, and while it was absolutely the most devastating physical, emotional, and spiritual rock bottom I could ever have thought possible, it turned out to […]
“The Art of the Unplug” – Finding GRATITUDE on my Week Long “Staycation!”
I just finished up a week of a desperately needed vacation. We didn’t have anything remarkable planned. Both kids cleared their schedules for the week and we had planned to reunite as our family of four…spending most of the week at my brother and sister-in-law’s beach home in Bethany Beach, Delaware then ending the week […]
Gratitude and Grieving
Most of us have grieved for someone or something at one point or another. As we round a year since the pandemic began, many of us are beginning to reach anniversaries of the deaths of our loved ones. The whole world is in a state of grieving for various things: People we loved who have […]
How to Implement Gratitude into your Life During this New Year
Campbell Portland is a freshman at Mendham (NJ) High School. She enjoys playing soccer, basketball, as well as playing the Alto Saxophone and Bassoon in the Symphonic Band. Campbell is the Freshman Class Secretary and values organization and hard work. She also loves to read, listen to music, and learn about math. She participates in journalism through her school newspaper to learn more about what is going on in the world and specifically likes to write about traveling, gratitude, and current events.
(Editors note: Campbell also happens to be Lauren’s niece!!!)
How Journaling Helps Chronic Pain and 6 Ways to Get Started!
I am a big journaling fan. You might even call me a journal addict! As a matter of fact, as I sit here, I am surrounded by 1…2…3…..no…6 (!) journals that I use on a daily basis! They aren’t all for journaling my thoughts, mind you. I have a daily planner to help me plan […]
Why You Should Set Intentions in 2021 (not resolutions!)
It’s here! Another New Year’s Eve is here, and this year has most people more than willing to flip the page to begin anew! While I personally choose to focus on the lessons that I’ve learned in 2020 rather than on the bad that has happened to me throughout the year, it is certainly understandable […]
My Wishes for You in 2021
Hey there, gang! As 2020 rolls to a close, I’d like to offer you my thoughts and wishes for ALL of us in this upcoming year of JOY….. 2021! I read these last night during my live broadcast, but I thought I would write them down so you can really look at them and even […]
Good Tidings of Comfort & Joy
This time of year can be a time of peace, joy, and comfort for many people throughout the world. Decorating, baking, thinking of our loved ones, holiday music, the beautiful lights….that ‘holiday feeling’ can bring us comfort and ease the pains that many of us have throughout the year. But on the flipside, there can […]
What Giving Thanks Can Do for us in 2020…(if we let it)
‘2020’ has become a punchline for all negative things that have happened to us during this past year. It’s not uncommon to hear, “that’s sooo 2020!” when discussing our struggles with friends and family. In a way, I’m glad that we are able to laugh and release some of the pressure that has built up […]
We should ALL live like we are dying…
My best friend in the entire world died two weeks ago. And ironically, it wasn’t from the Coronavirus. Aimee and I met in my Facebook group “Attitude of Gratitude with Chronic Pain” a few years ago. It’s a group that I founded over 5 years ago for peeps who live with chronic conditions and just […]
