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It is no simple thing understanding attachment. Letting go is a process. It’s been a long journey for me to this moment. As I finished my PhD as a young psychologist, I learned many years ago to help people reframe their mental models to more effective ways of thinking. I often would quote Shakespeare and…

Many of us are familiar with the idea of loving our spouses, children, or parents unconditionally — and we might even try to practice that unconditional love, though imperfectly. But do we try to love ourselves unconditionally? Consider whether you do any of these: Criticize your body. Feel like you need to improve at things.…

Breathe. 4-7-8 Breathe in for 4 counts, hold it for 7 counts and then expel for 8 counts. On the 8 count make it last until you can feel the air going out all the way from your abdomen. By doing this it will force more oxygen into your blood and help relax you. Works…

Make your life less complicated.  Life will never be completely easy but what if you were able to let go and follow some very wise, very ancient advice and suggestions about making yourself happier during your time on this earth? What if you stopped making it so complicated and hard? The “Less” Guide Less TV,…

Letting go of our stories, blame, and grief is a hard lesson, but it will serve you all of your life. Letting go is the ultimate lesson. I remember a sunny but cold day in Plymouth, Massachusetts. I was living with my ex-husband in a condo overlooking a golf course in the Pinehills. I took…

Welcome to Into a Beautiful Life. I hope you will find something of interest and value here.  The main ideas are taken from my experience over the years with clients and my own life. Ideas and wisdom come from psychology, eastern thought namely Buddhism, poetry, many well known authors and many other sources. Here’s what…