A Lifetime of Caring

In our tumultuous world, family connections are increasingly important. At every stage in the life cycle of a family, we can extend care to each other, which bolsters peaceful, happy interactions.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiOctober 11, 2023caring, compassion, love, family, caregiving, caregivers, relationships, connection, values Comments

How to Hold a Loved One Accountable

When we need to address problematic behavior with loved ones, doing so from a loving stance rather than a blaming one encourages them to take responsibility for their words and actions.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiAugust 16, 2023accountability, responsibility, empathy, truth, behavior, confrontation, blaming, shaming, expectations, close relationships, consequences, self-awareness, love, mistakesComment

To Love Better, Take a Pause

It’s often difficult to love as we were instructed to in First Corinthians. To become more openhearted, we can pause to change our perspective, search our hearts for kindness, and say a prayer.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiDecember 20, 2022love, pause, response, reaction, minds, hearts, prayers, holiday, Corinthians, patience, affection, shame, emotions, anger, irritation, frustration Comments

Acknowledging Our Progress

It’s important to celebrate milestones in every area of our life, but especially in our personal growth. Doing so allows us to acknowledge our progress, and gives us the energy to continue pursuing our goals.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiNovember 23, 2022holiday, Thanksgiving, anniversary, honesty, authenticity, connection, growth, understanding, intention, self-worth, Carl Rogers, masks, boundaries, needs, love, vulnerability Comments

Breaking up is Hard to Do

The longer we live, the more likely we are to go through some kind of heartbreak. Self-reflection can give us perspective, and provide us with information about what we need going forward.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiAugust 3, 2022love, breaking up, romantic, dating, self-esteem, relationships, connection, self-reflection, processing, heartbreak, separation, divorce, loss, grief, pain, growth, perspective, happinessComment

Gifts of the Season 2021

The best gift of the season is that of time spent with people we love, whether they are near or far.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiDecember 22, 2021Christmas, holiday, gifts, love, joy, faith, hope, traditions, memories, White Christmas, journaling, validation, New YearComment

Healing the World Through Compassion

Human suffering is inevitable, but it is highly distressing to watch. Compassion for those in pain can serve as an antidote and compel us to help wherever we can.

Keep Courting Your Longtime Love

Strong marriages and long-term relationships are balanced, with both partners being equally committed. Making a conscious effort to nurture the relationship together helps keep the romance alive.

For the Love of Family

Family members who remember us as babies and toddlers are often our best cheerleaders. Family reunions give us an opportunity to embrace and celebrate each other.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiJuly 28, 2021love, family, reunions, family culture, restraint, respect, faith, childhood, memories, reminiscing, gratitude, hugs, friends, cheerleaders Comments

When Kids go off to College—The Myths vs. The Reality

Sending a child off to college evokes complicated emotions, including sadness and anxiety. In time, most parents adjust, and begin to take advantage of their newfound freedom to explore their own opportunities for growth.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiApril 28, 2021college, letting go, love, teenagers, transitions, empty nest syndrome, parent-child relationship, dread, anxiety, grief, change, feelings, individual growth, goals, parentingComment

A Celebration of Love

“Openheartedness” speaks to the action that’s necessary on our part in order to embrace all our sisters and brothers. It’s never too late to learn how to access more loving feelings.

Posts by ElaineElaine KlonickiFebruary 10, 2021love, valentines, Valentine's Day, Claudia Luiz, being single, holidays, Sanskrit, openhearted, closed heart Comments

Working Through Trust Issues

Part of living optimistically, with hope, is to know that although some people are capable of hurting us deeply, most people are kind and true to their word, worthy of trust.

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