Our Problems are Universal

I have been traveling and moving often in the last four years. I have lived in Australia for nine months and visited New Zealand twice. I also spent a total of 10 months in Hawaii, dividing my time between the four major islands. My journey took me to Sante Fe, New Mexico, Ashland, Oregon, Southern and Northern California, Florida, and Puerto Rico. They are all beautiful places that I have been grateful to enjoy.

In the past, I have lived in Brooklyn, New York, The Foothills of the Sierra Mountains, and Sedona, Arizona. Being an extrovert, I love to interact with people. As a Marriage, Family Therapist for nearly 30 years, I have counseled many people internationally.

One of my observations is that wherever we live, whoever we are, whatever we do, we all have the same basic issues to resolve. We all improve our lives, when we grow to the point that we can avoid attaching what others do or say to our self-esteem, which includes our self-worth. We are okay no matter what others do or say! This concept helps everyone resolve many problems as well as prevent emotional pain. It feels so good when we remember this truth. What people say or do is about them and not us. We are okay!