Recently, the topics of my column have centered on managing stress, fear, and the unknown. Our political sunrises and sunsets have been difficult for many. Usually, we don’t know what’s changing, and what does is nothing we anticipated. It’s essential to acknowledge our emotions—feelings are genuine, and people approach life in different ways. Even if we agree with … [Read more...]
Normal? What’s that?
Normal? What’s that? According to my Word Thesaurus, synonyms for the word normal include usual, regular, standard, ordinary, typical, customary, common, and average. I don’t think any of those words describe me, and I am glad. Who would want to be typical or average? I want to be unique and individual. It is counterintuitive, because if we are not normal, we must be … [Read more...]