Carpe Diem – Seize the Day
"Carpe, Carpe Diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your life extraordinary." Robin Williams - Dead Poet Society This week I attended a funeral. I was profoundly disappointed that I had driven many [...]
Sometimes It Rains On My Convertible
Last Wednesday afternoon I was attending a monthly board meeting, engrossed in the lively discussion, when someone said, “Look, it’s really raining.” With a glance now and then, I had been monitoring [...]
Six Absolute Facts About Aging
Let's stop cursing the aging process. This month is my birthday. (Gifts, cards, and parties are welcome!) I will turn 59. One year before 60. I'm apprehensive. Not sure what my 60's will [...]
Wake Up
It's time to stop allowing fear, guilt, shame, or anxiety to cheat you out of the sweetness of life. Life can be tough some days. Sometimes we make it harder by not [...]
When Others Are Annoying
"Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace." - Dalai Lama I don't know about you, but sometimes I find the behavior of other people annoying. I've no doubt others [...]
The First, Most Important, Guideline to Personal Freedom
The past several weeks I've been navigating a challenging and time consuming situation, known as an eviction. I've never been involved in this process before, and it's been quite a learning experience. [...]
When A Train Goes Through A Tunnel, And It Gets Dark, What Do You Do?
"When a train goes through a tunnel and it gets dark, you don't throw away the ticket and jump off. You sit still and trust the engineer." Corrie Ten Boom When we [...]
Joy Does Come In The Morning
At those times when you are feeling trapped, stuck, or caught in life's circumstances, it is useful to remember that . . . . . . most butterflies emerge in the morning. [...]
What is Exhausting You?
"Incongruent living is exhausting." Brene' Brown We all have an idea about how we'd like to live ideally - how we'd like to show up - what quality of life we'd like to live. [...]
A Surprising Coping Strategy
My dear cousin recently shared with me about some important changes in her life. While managing her own personal and professional responsibilities, she has become the primary caregiver for her mother as [...]