As the nation prepares to celebrate the anniversary of its independence, it's worth asking a more personal question: What does it mean to be truly free? Ask a teenager and you might hear: "No one tells me what to do. Ask a politician and you'll be told
What if the best way to grow old is to grow bold? Somewhere between middle school and Medicare, many of us agreed to a quiet commandment: Act Your Age. It’s usually delivered with a smirk, a raised eyebrow, or a touch of scorn. But beneath its
Nurturing the Soul in the Later Years Like a waiter who clears your plate before you’ve put down your fork, time nudges us forward—ready or not. Aging isn’t just about getting older; it’s about discovering what matters most. As Jungian analyst James Hollis puts it, it’s
GOING BEYOND, BIG DREAMS AND YOUR NEXT STEPS By Connie Martindale, L.C.S.W. Psychotherapist (Retired) INTRODUCTORY NOTE This is our final installment. Here, we delve into the concept of “big dreams,” archetypal imagery, the importance of feelings, and how to integrate dream insights into daily life. GOING BEYOND As we’ve explored
DREAMS AND SELF COMPASSION, HEALING, AND TRANSFORMATION By Connie Martindale, L.C.S.W. Psychotherapist (Retired) Welcome to the third part of our series. Here, we explore why self-love, non-judgment, and an open heart are essential when working with dreams. We also reflect on how dreams can guide us toward
Welcome to the first installment of our four-part series on dreams and spirituality. In this opening post, we explore the concept of dream work, the nature of the soul, and how our nighttime visions can guide us toward deeper emotional and spiritual balance. AWAKENING TO THE
Aging with Meaning and Purpose Aging is too often thought of as a period of inevitable decline -- a slow retreat from ambition and purpose. Yet, this stage of life holds profound potential for transformation and renewal. The pioneering psychologist Carl Jung saw the later years
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