Category Archives: Perspective

Choosing Joy

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Lisa Ivaldi

3-minute read Over the years our family has had many discussions about the value of big, expensive weddings.  My very definite opinion was that they are a waste of money that could be put to better use … buying a … Continue reading →

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What Are You Tolerating?

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Lisa Ivaldi

2-minute read I was listening to a podcast by psychotherapist Terri Cole1 and I didn’t really understand what she meant when she said, “I deserve more than what I am tolerating.” She continued, “I want you to pause on this … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Lisa Ivaldi

3 min read The current world situation is disturbing to say the least.  The pandemic, climate change, social justice, war.  It seems that every time I look at the news or social media there is another disaster or disheartening situation … Continue reading →

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Anger

Posted on November 30, 2021 by Lisa Ivaldi

3 min. read There is a lot of anger in the world right now.  Some over-the-top-crazy stuff like road rage and shootings, and lots of low-level simmering frustration.  Nearly every time I look at social media there is some kind … Continue reading →

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What I Know for Sure

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Lisa Ivaldi

2 min. read When I was much younger and new to the work world, I met many opinionated people.  At the time, I associated having very strong opinions with being smart.  I assumed that they must be very knowledgeable to … Continue reading →

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Comparison Envy

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Lisa Ivaldi

3 min. read I’ve sometimes been riding what feels like an emotional roller-coaster this last year or so.  Super up one day and then plummeting the next, or sometimes even later that same day. One thing that can bring me … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Know

Posted on May 16, 2020 by Lisa Ivaldi

1 min read A few days ago I woke up anxious about something.  Given our current COVID-19 state of affairs, I just couldn’t see how a particular scenario was going to turn out well.  I started going down a nasty … Continue reading →

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Now

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Lisa Ivaldi

1 min read So still struggling at times. Before the pandemic I was finding my way through grief and mourning.  My father passed away last June, my last living aunt died in January, and my eldest sister passed on March … Continue reading →

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Struggling

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Lisa Ivaldi

1 min. read I’m struggling with this new normal. At times I’m fine and getting on with my life – such as it is.  At other times I’m sad for no particular reason – just feeling sad. Life has changed.  … Continue reading →

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Loving Fear

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Lisa Ivaldi

4 min read I recently participated in a Writing and SoulCollage® workshop exploring the Shadow, “the realm of the unclaimed parts of ourselves, waiting to be known and received for the gifts and energy they hold”1.  I know – very … Continue reading →

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