Hi, I’m Elaine.
I like helping people to tap into their best qualities and to recognize and encourage them in others. I’ve spent a lifetime learning how to be happy by living authentically. Being true to ourselves and open and honest with others can be daunting, but it’s so worth it. It’s something that can be learned over time, one concept at a time.
As a lifelong reader and curious observer, for me being authentic often means going a little deeper to get to the heart of the matter. In my posts, I’ll be offering a sincere and thoughtful exploration into the most intimate and emotionally satisfying aspects of personal growth. I’ll also make suggestions, based on my own experiences, about how you can look within and discover who you truly are, with the goal of helping you to create a more fulfilling life for yourself.
If you’re ready to get started, read on!
Photo by Jennifer Robertson
The new year offers a wonderful time for reflection. As we get older, it’s easy to get set in our ways. But if we can find the courage we had when we were little children, we can embrace new roles and begin exciting new adventures at any age.
Read MoreIt’s often difficult to love as we were instructed to in First Corinthians. To become more openhearted, we can pause to change our perspective, search our hearts for kindness, and say a prayer.
Read MoreWhen friends and relatives lose someone they love, our words often seem inadequate. What’s most important is simply to be there for them and to let them know we care.
Read MoreIt’s important to celebrate milestones in every area of our life, but especially in our personal growth. Doing so allows us to acknowledge our progress, and gives us the energy to continue pursuing our goals.
Read MoreIt’s important to designate a time to take a step back and look at the bigger picture of your life—to take stock of where you’ve been, and consider where you’re headed.
Read MoreWhen you’re in the zone, doing what you love, you lose all track of time. The joy is compounded when you have friends who share your enthusiasm for your favorite activity.
Read MoreWe all struggle throughout our lives. When we’re young, we rail against the unfairness of it. But adversity teaches us many valuable life lessons, helps us grow stronger, and prepares us for future difficulties.
Read MorePeople with a condition called alexithymia have trouble identifying, processing, and expressing their emotions. If it is a learned response rather than a genetic disorder, information and support can help them expand their emotional awareness.
Read MoreOur emotions shape our thoughts and decisions. Expanding our emotional range can improve our health, relationships, and our level of satisfaction with our lives.
Read MoreRather than let the idea of growing older get to us, we can take many positive steps to look and feel young, so that the best is truly yet to come.
Read MoreThere’s a special feeling that comes with belonging to a group of people who are related to you. At their best, families sustain us, and give us a solid foundation from which we can grow.
Read MoreThe longer we live, the more likely we are to go through some kind of heartbreak. Self-reflection can give us perspective, and provide us with information about what we need going forward.
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