Posts by Dara Kurtz
Hearing You Have Cancer
I never expected to be told I had cancer at age 42. It’s been over 2.5 since I heard those words. For me, my diagnosis came in the form of breast cancer, in the middle of raising my kids and enjoying life: it was an unwelcome guest whose appearance disrupted everything. Luckily, I found it…
Read MoreThe Death Of A Pet
The death of a pet is a hard experience to go through. Our furry friends have a special place in our hearts. They love us unconditionally, greet us when we come home from the day and don’t want anything from us except for love. When you feel like the world is against you, there’s nothing…
Read MoreLife Lessons
There are lessons to be learned in life, even at the grocery store. Recently, I was shopping for groceries and thinking about everything I needed to do and accomplish. I was walking through the produce department when I stumbled upon an adorable family: a mom, dad, baby and a little girl who looked to be…
Read MoreIt Takes Courage To Let Go
It takes courage to let go. For me, it took sixteen years before I was ready to part with the objects that were a reminder of my Mom’s illness. They were displayed on a shelf in my den. All three of them. Clay sculptures made by my Mom as she fought for her life. It…
Read MoreTaking My Kids To A Cemetery
When I think about spending time with my kids, taking them to a cemetery isn’t on the top of my list. I can’t say I feel especially comfortable spending time in a cemetery. Fortunately, I haven’t needed to attend a lot of funerals. I recognize what a blessing this is. This past weekend, while visiting…
Read MoreBe Grateful For Your Life
It’s the season of thanks, the time of year when we stop and maybe open our eyes to the blessings that surround us. Take the time to be grateful for all of the good in your life. Sometimes, when we’re facing a challenge, it can be hard to find something to be grateful for. Life…
Read MoreHow Do You Remember Someone Who Has Passed Away?
It is hard to lose a loved one. How do you remember someone who has passed away? How do you move forward with your life and take them with you? There are moments in our lives that leave us forever changed. For me, November 14th is that date. It’s the day my Mom passed away…
Read MoreStop Comparing Yourself To Other People
Have you ever compared yourself to someone else? Perhaps, you’ve wondered why you weren’t more like another person. Have you ever questioned your own choices because of how you perceive another person’s life to be. It’s human nature. We’ve all done it at one time or another. I remember how I used to compare myself…
Read More5 Positive Reminders To Help Your Self-Esteem
Consider this a little reminder that you’re good enough, just the way you are. Life can get hectic and stressful and we can go down a path that causes us to feel overwhelmed and negative. It’s easy to get derailed and start feeling off balance, to doubt yourself. I get it, it happens to me…
Read MoreMistakes Happen
I was reminded recently of the importance of being able to say “I’m sorry.” Mistakes happen, no one is perfect and it’s absolutely OK. I made a mistake. It wasn’t a life altering mistake but it was an error that impacted other people. My oldest daughter turned seventeen and to celebrate, we had a party…
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