Those Angel Eyes

You know that moment.   You enter your door, and there are those adorable eyes looking at you with eager anticipation.   Perhaps there’s even some bouncing and jumping going on.  Perhaps a wagging tail or soft purring. Yes, it’s really an angel in disguise to remind you that you are loved, appreciated, and wanted – as […]

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 […]

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 […]

How to Deal With a Drama Queen

“Every time you feel yourself being pulled into other people’s drama, repeat these words… NOT MY CIRCUS, NOT MY MONKEYS.”  Polish Proverb We all have Drama Queens in our lives – in the family, in the workplace, in the marketplace, and in our social circles. Managing a Drama Queen can be tiring and annoying. Understanding […]

The Message On The Back Window That I Will Never Forget

I like bumper stickers and vanity plates. They make stopping at red lights more interesting. Last week I saw a sedan with two bumper stickers, side by side. One said, “I’m Proud My Son is a Soldier”, and “Practice Random Acts of Kindness”.  The contrast was intriguing. Several days later, as I was driving to […]