by Tania Henderson | Nov 28, 2012 | Happiness, Self-care, Uncategorized
Even after all this time The Sun never says to the Earth, “You owe me.” Look what happens with a love like that. It lights the whole sky. – Sufi potet Hafiz				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Tania Henderson | Nov 22, 2012 | Happiness, Self-care, Uncategorized
A Gathering Of Life It is not the passing of years  but the ripening wisdom of living It is not just the toll taken but a well of receiving and giving It’s not just the people come and gone but the heart’s many faces and forms. Not just the winds of change...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Tania Henderson | Sep 19, 2012 | Self-care, Self-esteem, Uncategorized
The following is an article about the damaging affects of being around complainers: http://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/listening-to-complainers-is-bad-for-your-brain.html Please note that a complainer is not the same as someone who is going through a hard time...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Tania Henderson | Jul 30, 2012 | Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, PTSD, Self-care, Trauma, Uncategorized
Rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. (Romans 5:3-4) If you are in the middle of a struggle as you read these words, don’t be surprised if you have a sudden urge to throw your...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Tania Henderson | May 20, 2012 | Abuse, Anxiety, Body Image, Depression, Eating, PTSD, Relationship, Self-care, Self-esteem, Trauma, Uncategorized
While facilitating a group for sexual abuse survivors, I learned to issue a warning every time a new member joined the fold.  For some reason, there was a strong tendency to rate trauma, using measures like the degree of the assault and the number of times the abuse...				
					
			
					
				
															
					
					 by Tania Henderson | Apr 6, 2012 | Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Self-care, Self-esteem, Trauma, Uncategorized
When you are in the midst of something painful, it is hard to believe that anything else positive exists.  The struggle seems to impact everything- energy, attitudes, opportunities, and even hope.  Like spoiling food in the fridge, we can’t sense the vitality-...