Relationships

by Kristina Hollinger – Anyone can be in a relationship, but being in one that is fulfilling and harmonious is not always easy. It takes some effort to attract the love you truly want. Feng shui can help you! Whether you are looking for a relationship, or if you are …

By Alecia Rice – Q. It’s hard for me to face Valentine’s Day each year as a single woman with no romantic interest. How can I soften the effects of feeling that everyone has love in their life except for me?  — Single Heart A. Dear Single Heart, This holiday …

By Alecia Rice – Q. If you were guiding us towards new directions for self-improvement in 2018, what would you suggest? — DIY2018 A. Dear DIY2018, I’d suggest that we take 2018 as the year to set ourselves free by BE-ing instead of DO-ing. Every year most of us make …

By Alecia Rice – Q. I’m dreading our family holiday gathering. I don’t share views with my family about religion, politics or world events. I feel like I’ll be enduring it instead of looking forward to it. Any advice. — Feeling Grinchy A. Dear Feeling Grinchy, My sense is that …

By Alecia Rice – Q: I was recently laid off. This is a dreadful situation. I’m scared of what may happen from here and need some advice to calm myself. — Laid Off Lacey A: Dear Laid Off Lacey, I’m sorry to hear this. Virtually everyone would share the same …

By Alecia Rice – Q. Facebook is driving me crazy! I want to stay connected, yet I get triggered by my newsfeed. At times I want to un-friend family and friends. I really don’t want to quit so I’m looking for ways to stay balanced. — Socially Triggered A. Dear …

By Alecia Rice – I feel like a compass without a direction. How do I find my purpose in life? — Lacking Purpose Dear Lacking Purpose,   In the famous, simple words of Joseph Campbell, “Follow your bliss.” You come programmed with passions that light the path you’re meant to …

By Alecia Rice –  Q. I’ve made lots of personal changes, and don’t feel like the same person I used to be. Lately, I feel like my levels of tolerance are getting shorter instead of longer with certain people. I thought doing my personal work would make things easier, but …

  By Joyce and Barry Vissell –  What does it mean to be fully committed in a monogamous relationship? The traditional meaning has to do with focusing your romantic energies only upon your partner. You’re not committed if you have “one foot outside the door,” meaning you’re still available for …

By Alecia Rice – Q. I’m pretty involved at my church. Recently, I brought my new boyfriend to a church-sponsored event. Afterwards, he said he didn’t care for the minister (thought he was fake), and said that he doesn’t really resonate with our beliefs; therefore, he wants us to find …