"Giving thanks for unknown blessings already on their way"??? I must admit when I first read this quote, I felt a rather child-like excitement; something akin to anticipating the arrival of Santa's [...]
This week I stepped into a restroom and heard singing. Yes, singing. It was the cleaning woman singing and humming a light-hearted melody, as she was scrubbing toilets and polishing tile. She [...]
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 [...]
Four months ago, I lost a dear friend. He succumbed to cancer after an aggressive battle. In our last conversation he said to me, "Susie, I've learned some amazing things on this [...]
If you're not making mistakes or failing, then you're living in a lukewarm comfort zone. It is impossible to be successful, creative, productive, or contributing without error or failure. I've never known [...]
Are the changes you want to make taking too long? If so, consider this - Cognitive neuroscience considers "patience" to be a decision-making dilemma. Having the option, research shows that all animals, [...]
This week I had a shocking and sad experience. The first (and only, I wish!) of its kind for me. Unexpectedly several family members responded to a posting on my Facebook page, [...]
How do you know you're reaching for the right goal? As we are moving toward an especially important goal, we often encounter obstacles. In fact, the more important the goal, the more [...]
