by Lisa Kohn | May 29, 2016 | Hope and Amazement
The universe shows up in funny ways. The other morning, as I was working out, I was thinking about Raising Myself and how much I’m looking forward to finding a publisher and having it “out there.” I also began to think about why. Why? Why does it matter so much to me...
by Lisa Kohn | May 25, 2016 | My Story
A few years ago I went through a tough time. It either kicked in, or kicked up, my anxiety. I don’t know if it matters which. I do know that by the time I ended up in a professional’s office asking for help, she asked me about my anxiety and when I questioned that...
by Lisa Kohn | May 22, 2016 | Hope and Amazement
Last week, when I blogged about my dad and how much his situation sucks, I got a lot of responses with a lot of love. A ton of support. Compassion, understanding, and, mostly, love. Boy did it feel good! One of the emails I received from a dear, dear friend reminded...
by Lisa Kohn | May 18, 2016 | Recovery
My mind is racing, basically about nothing. Details. To-do lists. Downton Abbey and what’s going to happen to all the characters. Seriously? I can’t sit still today. I don’t even call it meditating, what I do in the morning. I call it my “quiet time” as I sit in my...
by Lisa Kohn | May 15, 2016 | My Story
The humorous side of the whole situation would be turning to Danny (my dad) and saying, “so, don’t you miss the joint now?” Only it’s not humorous. Danny is in a nursing home, because he smoked in his room in the assisted living facility (the joint). And smoked in his...