Do you know someone who is ALWAYS happy? You know the kind – they’re always smiling….upbeat, always have something positive to add – even when they’re going through the worst of circumstances. Are some people just born this way? … Are they crazy? … Is there some...
It’s been said that suffering is guaranteed for anyone who takes on the arduous task of living – but have you ever considered how boring life would be if we had nothing with which to contrast joy? Would we even recognize it as joy? Part of the blessing of life’s...
You’ve probably heard the saying “Curiosity killed the cat”. And you’ve probably observed that cats are very curious creatures. They’ll fix their attention on something for an extended period of time, or just as easily pretend that something doesn’t exist, which in...
Is it all you can do to drag yourself out of bed every morning? Are you irritable in situations where calm is the norm? What about stomach upsets or headaches? You might be tending toward burnout. Burnout is simply exhaustion that happens when you’ve been overwhelmed...
Extending grace to yourself and others makes life sweeter. Grace encourages us to “try again” after a failure. When we give grace to others we foster an environment of learning and growth. It permits open discussion and understanding. Acknowledging you were...
When was your last revelation? The perfect idea that came from nothing and became something. Some people call that light bulb a “Eureka Moment!” - In case you’re wondering, Eureka is Greek for “I have found it!” Some of us call it an “Aha” moment—one you could have...
You’re not a tornado, are you? Oh, good! So you agree it would be unproductive to spiral out of control? Well…. Have you ever considered your inner mechanism one might refer to as your “personal weather report?” It’s a real thing, I assure you! You may not have a guy...
Have you ever built a bridge? I'm sure you have. After all, a personal connection IS a bridge. It's a bridge that represents trust between yourself and others. Trust is a critical life force and there is no law that makes it permanent. Trust can be broken, lost, or...
Do you struggle with time management, always wishing you had a few extra hours in your day? Most of us do – we’re much too busy, and often way too distracted. It’s a good idea to take a step back and consider how you order your days – or if you’re allowing someone or...
Did you know that more than half the globe – an estimated 4.2 billion people – now use social media on a daily basis? Staying in touch with friends and family, and being able to utilize it for business, fun, or to make a difference in the lives of others is a very...
Have you ever counted the hours you spent with the news or social media? Did you ever think it might affect your life balance, or that choosing to make time for other things could keep you healthy? There are studies today that suggest too much television can cause...
The essence of yourself, whether you think so or not…contains a spirit of tenacity. Amelia Earhart once said "The most difficult thing is the decision to act. The rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do." You might...