First Step Consultation – Brian Farr M.S. in Ed., C.A.S.A.C.

Is there anything worse than a hypocrite?  Well, probably.  In fact, I’m sure there certainly is.  But this week I am feeling like a hypocrite, and it feels pretty bad.  Over the last few weeks, I have been pouring out advice over working through old hurts and pains “all of which was good, solid, accurate […]

The winter weather this year has been perfect for a condition on houses commonly referred to as “ice damming”.  This occurs when the warmest part of a roof “near the top,” warms the snow enough for melting to occur. The melted water than flows down the roof under the remaining snow until it meets a […]

I have always loved the snow, and the effects that snow can have on our regular schedules.  Lately I have been reminded of the excitement and endless possibilities that always came with hearing that school had been cancelled due to a snowstorm when I was young.  For me, the day off meant spending time with my father […]

   It’s not always easy or comfortable to walk through the memories of the past, especially if bullying is part of your life story.  I think many people want to “move past it,” or “get over it,” and simply keep moving forward without feeling the old pain.  Many self help philosophies encourage this when it […]

  Last week I challenged everyone to be mindful of your language and of the language around you.  I hope that you did.  And I hope that you took the time to get honest about the messages you are giving and receiving each day.  Today I want to go even further and ask you a […]

“Hello.”  “Good Morning.”  “Thank You.” “I’m sorry.”  These words are small, but they are powerful.  They set a tone.  They acknowledge a person, or a situation, or a standard of kindness, communication, and a type of humanity that is tremendously important.  Sticks and stones may break our bones, but words can make or break our […]

  Have you ever been thirsty? I mean really thirsty? I mean the kind of thirst that comes when you have been pushing your body to its limit, or you have been out in the sun for a long, long, long, time with no drinking source available. I am talking about the kind of thirst […]

  To me, a Christmas tree has always been a sacred spot. I am the first one to turn on the tree’s lights every morning, and I enjoy sitting quietly and looking at the tree during this time of year.  It brings me peace. And serenity. And something else. Hope? Love? Peace of mind? Something. The tree has […]

      Albany Medical Center. Cancer Unit. Surgical Waiting Room. Friday, December 10th – 2:35 p.m. “Mr. Farr? Is there a Mr. Farr here?” “I’m Mr. Farr.” ” Your wife is out of surgery. The surgeon is on the phone for you…” Do you know what you have? Do you really know? Do any […]

        I know a woman who is a channel. She talks to dead people. And I believe that she can do it. I believe it because she is an old friend who only recently began to concentrate and strengthen the strong intuitive and spiritual consciousness she has had for her whole life. I […]