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, [...]
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 – [...]
What is Absolutely True?
After 67 years of marriage, Floyd (age 90) and Violet (age 89) Hartwig died holding hands, on February 11, 2015, just five hours apart. Their children knew the couple were close to [...]
What is Ubuntu?
In the Ubuntu tribe of South Africa, when someone does something wrong, they take the person to the center of the village. There the tribe surrounds the individual for two days, while members of [...]
Three Essential Ingredients to Be Happy
“The Grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” Allen K Chalmers This quote holds great truth. I would add, however . . . [...]
Get Your “But…” Out of the Rut
If you are tired of what you’re doing in the workplace, it’s time to get your "But..." out of the rut. You deserve to contribute in a meaningful and satisfying way. If you’re [...]
You Can’t Deny That You Have Wings
“When she transformed into a butterfly, the caterpillars spoke not of her beauty, but of her weirdness. They wanted her to change back into what she always had been. But she had [...]
What Would Happen If I Changed How I See Myself?
I confess I like to watch QVC and HSN. Several days ago, while schlepping a heavy box up my driveway, the Federal Express lady said, “Oh, so you’re the one that orders [...]
Health Priority for Maximum Productivity
The quality of how you show up in the workplace is directly related to the quality of your health. So it’s a simple message this week about just one thing you can [...]
Ten Attributes of Creative People – How Creative Are You?
I had a conversation with a woman yesterday. I asked her, “What do you like to do?” “Nothing ,” she said. Where do you go with the conversation from there? So I [...]