How to Keep Damage From Controlling Your LIfe
Every day I hear fascinating stories. Stories of love, joy, happiness, and celebration. I also hear stories of pain, suffering, grief, loss, tragedy and trauma. No one is exempt. No one. Our lives are filled with much for which we are grateful – particularly for those in our lives that care about us; those who […]
What is a Champion?
So today is the Super Bowl 50, the year 2016. Seems the perfect time for some reflection about championship. Here are some thoughts from those acquainted with being a champion. When at a young age you learn to face your fears, that makes the difference between people being champions and people not being champions. Evander Holyfield […]
What Hansel and Gretel Knew That You Need to Know
Every now and then, we get a yearning for something different, something more, something better. It’s a restlessness; a dissatisfaction. Life might be going quite well, humming along, routines in place, responsibilities met, and some enjoyment along the way. But this craving, this restlessness is deeper, like a desire being whispered by your soul. You […]
The #1 Cause of Loss of Joy, Serenity, Hope, and Trust
What causes joy, serenity, hope, and trust to die in us? The number one cause is . . . . . . Trauma. And none of us are exempt. This week I attended a presentation by Dr. Michael F. Barnes, Clinical Program Manager, at CeDAR, University of Colorado Hospital. It was one of the finest […]
What is Good for Your Soul?
So, how are you doing with your new resolutions this year? Hmmm. Yup. Like most of us, you’re doing pretty well with some, not so well with others. Am I right? I suspect I’m right because . . . . . . that’s been my experience so far. I’ve been great with purging, organizing, and […]
The One Element That Most Often Defeats Change
“Be gentle with yourself for you are living through a major expansion of your faith and how you use it in the world. You are rewiring decades of old beliefs and shifting how you live your life. This is no small fear. It is OK to feel uncomfortable. Great change often brings with it discomfort and […]
The Most Lethal Factor Affecting People in the Workplace (and Everywhere Else)
Only 30 percent of American employees feel engaged or inspired at their jobs and the vast majority of U.S. workers — 70 percent — are not reaching their full potential, a Gallup study concluded in 2013. In June, 2014 a report released by the Conference Board, reported in Forbes magazine, that 52.3% of Americans were […]
Two Essential Ingredients Necessary for Change – the Hallmark Secret
Tis the season for Hallmark holiday movies. I confess I have at least 10 of them saved on my DVR right now. It seems this time of year I gravitate toward these seasonal chick flicks. Nothing like a Hallmark “take me away” by the fireplace with a cup of hot cocoa. Or perhaps a cup […]
When Chasing Your Tail is Beneficial
Sent to me by Fran Kenny, one of my Facebook friends, I share this piece of wisdom today. I have a slightly different take on some of these (imagine that!), and I also offer an eighth rule for your consideration . . . 1 – Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present. […]
Are You Just Being Too Sensitive?
“You’re just being too sensitive.” Perhaps. Often, however, these words are spoken by someone who’s actually . . . frustrated or afraid of your pain (or your anger). I’ve observed we have a tendency to minimize pain. We ignore it, dismiss it, or medicate it. We magnify fear, but we minimize pain. We mask anger and anxiety in […]
