Keep Your Eye on the Rainbow Post-a-Note
Do you remember as a child how you anticipated your next birthday? “I’m 7 ½.” you’d proudly say, eager for the next six months to roll by so that you could declare, “I’m 8!” You held a dream inside of what it would be like to be eight years old. You didn’t know, but you’d […]
Things You Learn From a Dog
Have a great attitude. Perception forms attitude. Ask often . . . . . . “Is there another way to see this?” Greet everyone with enthusiasm. Appreciate those you appreciate. Show that you care. There are some people we don’t appreciate so much in our lives. It’s okay to be cordial, if that’s the best you […]
Sacred Affirmations of Liberation
“Passover affirms the great truth that liberty is the inalienable right of every human being.” – Morris Joseph Our predominantly Judeo-Christian culture holds this weekend as sacred. It is a time reserved for reflection on and celebration of liberation. Jews celebrate Passover, commemorating the liberation of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Christians celebrate Easter, also called […]
Persistence Trumps Resistance
“Never dwell on one obstacle too long, for tomorrow is another day.” Last week at this time, I was feeling depleted and fatigued – and I still had several high paced days ahead of me. The frustration was . . . mostly dealing with unkind people. Everything worked out fine, eventually. Interestingly, I realized that I […]
I’m Not Trying to Stroke Your . . .
May I be honest, I’m not trying to stroke your . . . . . . Narcissism. Rather, I’m challenging you to get real about your essence – your soul, your Self, your True You. This is the part of you that is an essential expression of love – perfect, flawless, unscathed by loss and fear. […]
What is Empathy?
Empathy is more than caring for others and desiring to help them. Empathy is more than understanding, being aware of, and being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another living being. Empathy at its deepest and most transformational level is . . . . . . the capacity of the […]
How Dancing Makes You Smarter
In the midst of your work schedule, I’d like you to consider taking a quick break, putting on some music, or listening to some music in your own head, and letting yourself dance (move) for just 10 minutes. No need to call it exercise – call it play or relaxation, if you prefer. Besides reducing […]
The Children of Your Soul
“Cherish your vision and your dreams. They are the children of your soul, the blueprint of your ultimate achievements.”-Napoleon Hill We often ask children, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I’ve never heard a child say they wanted to be a drug addict, criminal, or homeless. Their vision and dreams always […]
What Scatters the Seeds of Hope?
“Beauty scatters the seeds of hope in us.” Sister Joan Chittister Several months ago I became more keenly aware that one of my primary passions – that which fuels my soul – is the cultivation of beauty. In fact, I recently wrote in my personal notes, “I am an agent of transformation. I discover and […]
Does Size Matter?
“The size of your audience doesn’t matter. Keep up the good work.” Well it doesn’t, and yet it does. The size of your audience doesn’t matter if – You are living in private with the same integrity as you are presenting in public You are enjoying what you’re doing for the joy of the experience, […]
