Lisa Parani

Alot of modalities used in therapy have spiritual underpinnings and one of those is the belief that “there is no separateness”. And as for this week, that was the lesson. In my readings, my meditations and my social media feeds, this Buddhist belief was persistent in being seen. I have known that intuitively my entire … More My Lesson of The Week

On Saturdays, I spend time with my father. We typically eat lunch and go on an adventure of some kind. One of our favorite things to do is visit a small local thrift store to see what treasures we might find. A few months ago, when we visited the store, I met a man whom … More Ancient Wisdoms for Modern Problems

In this day and age, Energy Healing is a term that the majority of us have heard over the past decade and particularly within the last five years. I am a proponent of Energy Work because our body stores the trauma we have experienced. Think of the mind as the conscious and the body as … More What is Energy Work?

When I was very young, possibly 12 or 13 years old, I found this quote on a laminated card, that I could carry in my wallet, at Waldenbooks in the mall. I purchased and carried this reminder with me well into my 20’s as a reminder to let happiness land where it may. I am … More What is Happiness?

It has been sometime since my last posting which is due to many life changes I have experienced.  As of late, I feel this post is entirely relevant to mental health and well-being and believe this post is relevant to each of us on a micro and macro level. I have been thinking alot about … More Do We Want to Live in Fear Or Love?

Do You Feel Lonely? If you are currently reading this, it is most likely that you do feel lonely.  And if you do feel lonely, please know that this state of being has become quite the epidemic on a national scale and probably even on a global scale.  I’m sure this has to do with … More Do You Feel Lonely?

e·mo·tion·al in·tel·li·gence noun the capacity to be aware of, control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. “emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success” Daniel Goleman wrote the book called Emotional Intelligence that defined 5 elements that can help all of us understand how to be … More Are You Emotionally Intelligent?

I’m proud and honored to be a part of this wonderful program implemented by the Mental Health Association of Central Florida to help anyone whom might feel affected in any way by the Pulse Tragedy. If you or anyone you know believes they would benefit from no cost counseling, please forward this link and have … More Orlando United and Strong

New Neuroscience Reveals 4 Rituals That Will Make You Happy Alex Korb is a neuroscientist, writer and coach.  He is the Author of The Upward Spiral and identifier of the 4 rituals that decrease depression.  He has a blog that is well worth following: https://alexkorbphd.wordpress.com/ The information that I am sharing is from Eric Barker, … More 4 Things That Grow Happiness