Journey Back to Joy: Finding Inspiration Through Loss and Grief
At some point in our lives, each of us has dealt with loss. Whether a move, divorce, or the death of a friend or family member, loss can be devastating and confusing. The pain associated with loss is inevitable. Choosing to make meaning from that pain, however difficult, can be life changing. I have experienced […]
Happy New Year from Paula Fendley & Co.!
For many, the last few months of the year are a strange sort of transitional space. A pause between what you were and who you imagine yourself to be starting January 1st. Like a computer glitching, we want to reboot and start everything fresh. But we aren’t computers. We are people with a myriad of […]
Living in the Moment
I took my dogs to the dog park the other day and had a moment of clarity. I tried to get the two adorable labradoodles to avoid mud puddles because one in particular loves to take a mud bath whenever possible. Just when I thought the coast was clear, the blonde dog, Garfunkel found a […]
Music is My Doctor: Tunes Can Heal the Soul
“Music is the doctor, it makes you feel like you want to…Music is the doctor of my soul.” From pop to classical, music is a powerful tool that can help you reset your energy and help you heal. It can calm anxiety, lift one’s mood, ease pain and be a distraction from challenging situations. Most […]
Scoring Your Personal Best
Who would have ever thought I would be playing Fantasy Football and then become attached to my players? I now read my ESPN notifications, seek advice from my son, the expert on all things sports, and watch the headlines for injuries and all kinds of football news. I root for individual players who I hope […]