When we’re in the Holiday Spirit we are in relationship with one another and in general, we wish good tidings en masse for each other…unless we’re standing in a shopping line or are in competition for the hot toys of the season. But what if you’re Dispirited? What if you don’t have enthusiasm for the holiday and you don’t feel very festive because you are struggling? How do you get through the holiday season without either denying your experience or being a grinch?

All of this and more is explored in the tenth episode of Going Beyond Normal where Wisdom on how to live a deeper life when your experience is A-Typical is shared.

Practicing Gratitude is something we are hearing a lot about these days. We journal and make lists and find so many things and people in our lives to be grateful for, yet so often being grateful for ourselves is overlooked. We aren’t taught to do this and, in fact we find ourselves worried that thinking about ourselves in this way means we’re self-centered or arrogant. However, the opposite is true. Developing a real appreciation for who we are and our experience allows us to have deeper gratitude for others and the experiences that shape their lives.

All of this and more is explored in the seventh episode of Going Beyond Normal where Wisdom on how to live a deeper life when your experience is A-Typical is shared.

Developing resilience is crucial to adapting well in the face of adversity. Yet so many of us struggle with this ability. We aren’t taught how to cultivate this skill and so often experience overwhelm when faced with many of life’s inevitable challenges. How do we develop this skill in both ourselves and our children so we can all lead an improved quality of life?

All of this and more is explored in the seventh episode of Going Beyond Normal where Wisdom on how to live a deeper life when your experience is A-Typical is shared.