If you read the practical piece on this blog topic you already know that I am starting to dream about the New Year. I am not making any resolutions, commitments or plans. I am just dreaming. In fact, I would not even call it...

As New Year’s approaches, I think about fireworks, parties and a brand new year. The New Year also sparks imagination in me.  I am not one to make “new year’s resolutions.” I tend to shy away from them because in general I have often...

Have you ever seen the movie “Four Christmases?” If not, I highly recommend it for some guilty viewing pleasure! It is the story about a couple who visits their families around Christmas time only to be triggered by various forms of family dysfunction at...

December is a month full of celebrations. Regardless of faith or religion, it is difficult to not get caught up in the excitement of the season. It is a time that society tells us is full of happiness, joy, family, togetherness, and so on....

Throughout my life I have had spells of living with pain. Ankle pain, elbow pain, back pain and more. However, I would not classify myself as having chronic pain. If the definition of chronic pain is 3 months or more (as some doctors say)...

Chronic pain is often described as any pain that lasts for 3-6 months or more. It can even last years. Chronic pain can take a toll on not only your physical health, but your mental health as well. If you suffer with chronic pain...