by Jack Richards | Feb 4, 2021
It’s a sure way to lead to your unhappiness. We grow up with very distinct messages, both overtly and subliminally, that the most sought after state is one of “happiness”, a “positive attitude” and eternal “gratitude.” Our society supports these ideas and...
by Laurence | Dec 16, 2020
Choose to be a warrior during the holidays and always. We all have our own distinct story and define “dysfunction” in our own way, as it impacts each of us differently. Whatever the dysfunction is and to whatever extent, letting it have power over you and sustain...
by Laurence | Nov 16, 2020
What parents can do for Thanksgiving and beyond. One of the silver linings of the pandemic is it compels us to think about all that we are grateful for because of what we are currently not afforded with. We miss many of our freedoms and what we may have previously...
by Laurence | May 8, 2020
This is a Mother’s Day we will forever remember. It has been since late March that a majority of us have been sheltering in. Most of us cannot ever remember experiencing such a range of emotions in such a short period of time. The extent of uncertainty and ambiguity...
by Laurence | Jan 20, 2019
A Tribute to My Nephew Sammy Farkas As I write these words, I’m still completely overwhelmed with grief over the loss of my dear son, Sammy. He died one day before his 16th birthday. This tragedy began when he had gotten locked out of my apartment. As teenagers...