For the last ten days I’ve been really sick. I didn’t know what was wrong. I figured some sort of gastroenteritis. I lost 10 pounds. I felt weak and got winded walking up a flight of stairs. I couldn’t eat anything for the first five days and when I did it was something white – toast, crackers, conghee, plain yogurt. … Read More
It’s the most wonderful time of the year?
This time of year – a time of joy and excitement. Friends and families come together to celebrate and share in the season. Anticipation is high for the most wonderful time of year. During this time of year things often get harried and frenetic for people. There’s lots of rushing about and things to check off our lists. I … Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
As we near the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to say thank you to everyone who reads this blog. I’m constantly surprised and grateful to hear that people actually read it and like what I have to say. I love to write and I’m thankful every day that I get to write. So thank you for reading and… Don’t forget! I’m … Read More
More Love
Paris. Beirut. Nigeria. Kenya last April. I’m losing track of what happened when. There’s been so many terrible, destructive acts. Each day there seems to be a new story. I’m tired of hearing these stories. I know most of us are tired of hearing these stories. We want things to be better. We want peace, happiness, love. These words … Read More
Win Three Months of Coaching!
As many of us begin to ponder what we’re thankful for this holiday season, I know that I’m grateful to coach people. I’m thankful for the opportunity to transition from my corporate career to coaching and helping others. And in honor of that, I’m giving away a three month coaching package, “Leaving Your Comfort Zone”. Here are the details – Want to … Read More
Three Questions To Ask Yourself In A Time Of Change
“Drive across the bridge. You don’t have to understand it all right now. Information and understanding will come later. You’ll get to the other side. For now, trust and experience what you’re going through. Know that this time of change is sacred, too.” ~ Melody Beattie My life has felt as if it was in a “time of change” for … Read More
Familial Beliefs
A couple of years ago, one of my sisters was complaining about her job situation. She had been doing temporary projects for a firm in town. They would place her on a job for a few months and then when the job completed, she’d need to find another one. She had an opportunity for a permanent, full-time position with a … Read More
Is Your Work In Alignment With Your Values?
Last week Joe Biden was on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The interview was emotional and touching. Stephen asked him about his son Beau who died this year. He talked to him about his role as Vice President. I had never thought much about Joe Biden but after this interview, I saw a much different person…an emotional, loving, real … Read More