Posts by AnnMarie Lehrer, APC
Are you a Bully?
Are you aware that bullying exists among children and adults? According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), bullying is a form of violence that includes any unwanted aggressive behavior that involves a perceived power of imbalance, that inflicts harm repeatedly with a physical, verbal, emotional, psychological, social, sexual threats or damage to a victims…
Read MorePresent Moments
‘Tis the season to pause and reflect on the past year as a new one approaches, and oh what a year it has been! 2020 started off as a promising new decade, with exciting goals, dreams and resolutions. But as we all know, a few months into it, all our hopes and plans came to…
Read MoreSeason of Change
The cool breeze in the mornings lets us know that autumn is around the corner. I have not always been ready for this newness because I love the summer months and do not want to say goodbye to the warmth of the sun, the flowers, butterflies, lightning bugs, BBQs, late evenings and beach trips. There…
Read MoreFinding Balance
Around the age of 12, I lifted my hands from the handlebars of my bike for the first time and rode down the street behind my friends who also rode with “no hands”. It was quite the accomplishment at that time. We rode everywhere on our bikes — to friends’ houses, the pond, the pool,…
Read MoreAttitude Of Gratitude
One of my favorite meditations is a short guided one by Deepak Chopra. In the middle of this meditation he asks repeatedly in his soothing voice, “What am I grateful for?” I hear his hypnotic tone sometimes in my head when I need a good, positive reminder. We are living in a time where the COVID-19 pandemic has…
Read MoreCup Of Grace
Out of habit and routine, I begin my day with a fresh cup of coffee (or two). I like it rich and strong, with the perfect amount of cream and sugar. While the coffee is brewing and my home is filling up with that comforting aroma, I tidy up the kitchen, and scroll through social…
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