I read a piece written by Seth Godin on the web that was titled Overwhelmed is a choice. It started me thinking about what being overwhelmed really means. Is it really a choice?

 It seems there are two forms of overwhelm: one, having too many tasks to do all at the same time; and two, being emotionally overwhelmed by stress or a life experience.

What’s interesting is that, for me, both physical and emotional overwhelm create a feeling of having no control over my life’s circumstances—whatever my…

There is proof that laughter is beneficial. Norman Cousins wrote a book titled Anatomy of an Illness that became a groundbreaking best seller about combating life-threatening illness through laughter… One thing that is certain is that laughing feels good. One of my favorite memories was watching. . .

Most of my family got together last week. The occasion was for my brother and his family, who live in France, to spend time with my mother and those of us who live closer. We had a great time reconnecting, telling stories, and laughing, something we all do very well. The surprise was. . .