Dr. Carolyn Coon

  On December 31st we come to the end of one ‘season’, 2016, and look to the start of a new beginning – 2017. Any unfinished ‘business’ needing attention? Do you feel you were successful in attaining your 2016 goals? Do you have 2017 goals with their objectives and timelines in mind? If you are

  It depends on whether we have eyes that see and hearts that understand. There are so many miracles that happen all around us – some we are privileged to see, some we are totally unaware of or don’t see that ‘it’ falls into the miracle category. Examples: a sunset of incredible hues, the birth

  It’s true you know… sometimes we really do have only one chance. People like to tell us to seize the day, but sometimes we need to seize the moment because that may be the only one we get. And it has nothing to do with the current circumstances – being tired, other things demanding

  December and January, for me, mark the ending of a season and beginning of a new one… even if there is carry over from the end into the beginning. It’s a time of assessment, introspection, ticking the boxes, developing a new ‘game plan’ – whatever you want to call it. But it really is

  Don’t you just love birthdays! I think they are terrific because they heralded your entry into this life. Birthdays should ALWAYS be celebrated… and on the day of the birth – not 2 weeks early, or combined with someone else who has the same day or one close to it, or three days late

  con-sci en tious. Do you think this word describes the person you are? Do you consciously act this way? Webster defines the word: “…governed by or conforming to the dictates of conscience: scrupulous…” Some of the adjectives used to define this word are: upright, honest, just, scrupulous, etc. However, it’s just as important to

  Does this describe you…or, do you pull your punches? Which behavior is yours? … and, do you know why? It is important to know how you act and react, but it’s equally important to know your why, your motivation. For example – I try very hard to never lie or dilute the truth (as I

  I remember this phrase – restore to me, the joy of my salvation. Perhaps extremely naive, I always wondered where they ‘lost’ or ‘misplaced’ or had it taken from them. ‘Increase’ the joy seems a logical extension, but restore? Mincing words? No, I don’t think so – I believe this is one of those

  Been there? I know I have… frequently at work, and definitely with myself. This is also a prime time when I say or do the ‘wrong’ thing – at least at the wrong time and often to the wrong person. These are very powerful and negative forces. I don’t always exercise my self-control or