If this past year did not bring to you the progress you wanted, or if you want to accelerate your progress in the coming year, I want to encourage you to look at “Vision, Goals & Self Evaluation: A Guide to Self Assessment and Personal Growth”, by Danny Ballard. “I believe that each person has a unique set Read More
FREED from Stuck! Dare to Cross the Bridge Beyond Grief, Trauma, and Self-Sabotage to Discover Lasting Change Now
Have you been wondering why you keep getting passed-up for that big promotion at work? Why do you start a new diet or exercise routine only to find it ending before it begins? Are you frustrated because you keep choosing dissatisfying relationships? Are you tired of self-sabotage, procrastination, disorganization, feeling out of control and generally Read More
Five Lessons Learned From the Geese
Yesterday morning I attended a presentation, hosted by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, on matching resources with needs at a global level. With newly developed technology and international networking, churches, charities, and donors can be more quickly matched up with needs around the world. More accurate measurement data can now be compiled to assure funds given toward these needs Read More
Four Agreements That Would Transform the Political Landscape
Today I completed my mail-in ballot for 2016. I’m kind of a political junkie, so I was informed about the candidates. I researched the judges and studied the pros and cons of the amendments. I felt good that I had voted thoughtfully and responsibly. We’re living in a chaotic time of change. I’m actually excited about Read More
How to Ignite the Results You Want
Last weekend I attended “Believe – the Ultimate Business Conference for Women” in Kansas City, MO. With over 1,000 women (and a handful of wise men) and 18 energetic, wildly successful, authentic, open-hearted presenters coming together, the Convention Center rocked with enthusiastic women eager to inspire each other and to learn how to build and Read More
Dare to Defy the Ending
In an environment in which we can feel fearful, helpless, and even hopeless, this passage written by Brene’ Brown in “Rising Strong” offers you a challenge and an inspiration to encourage you to write your life’s story as you wish to write it; to dare to defy the ending.
What Is the ‘Q’ in LGBTQ? And Other Interesting Things to Know About Sex
Our global experience and understanding of sexuality – in an amazing kaleidoscope of diversity – has been transformed in the past century. What was once condemned, feared, misunderstood, hidden, or denied is now . . . . . . openly and passionately a part of our social and political discussion. Who would have imagined 50 years ago Read More
Here’s to Old Dogs!
Sometimes when I sit down to write to you, it comes very easily. This week not so much. My mind was filled with so many thoughts; so much has impacted our planet this week. I couldn’t seem to sort through what I wanted to share with you; I would find myself trailing off or going Read More
The Power of Curiosity
Several weeks ago I was interviewed by an author currently writing a book on curiosity. We had such a wonderful conversation that I wanted to share with you part of our discussion. When asked about why I see curiosity as essential to our well –being, I shared that curiosity is absolutely necessary for our . Read More
What’s the Difference Between a Visitor and a Guest?
“We are visitors on this planet. We are here for ninety or one hundred years at the very most. During that period, we must try to do something good, something useful, with our lives. If you contribute to other people’s happiness, you will find the true goal, the true meaning of life.” It is true Read More