Guided Paths is the title of a book that I started writing 20 years ago, by hand in a white three ring notebook. I was recovering from a very sudden, unforeseen betrayal that shook me to my inner core. Writing became my therapy. I started to realize that it was more of a journal than a book, and I would need to reorganize it and it may be more than one book. I decided at that point to create this website 7 years ago (February 2, 2017), so I can share, discuss and potentially inspire others as I began the revision.

More life changes; losing both of my parents, a career change or two and add a few grandchildren made 7 years feel like just a few months. When I logged back in to the website, which only had a home page, it was like going back in time. It also felt so very right, so its time to begin again, and finish what I started so long ago!

As I go through my notes and create the framework for Guided Paths and Reflections and begin to tell the many stories contained within, (yes now there are two books), I will post some self-help articles and short stories here that may be helpful for someone who is adjusting to change or needs encouragement while doing so. I am not at all claiming to be an expert on the topic. I have just found that over the years and through my life changing moments, that there are some things I instinctually did that helped me adjust, survive, and eventually thrive. There is also a blog on the home page for topic discussions, it is a place where we can encourage each other outside of social media. Feel free to share the link with anyone who may enjoy it!