I had an epiphany this morning, after several interesting conversations spanning the last week or two. I know that the times in my life that I struggle are the times when I am afraid to connect – and I just realized that I am actually saying that I have often been afraid to love too …
Last week I wrote you a note about appreciation, and I got a tremendous amount of grateful feedback. Thank you to everyone who wrote to me. I promised to follow up with some thoughts about why we don’t offer more appreciation. Why do we resist giving pure appreciation without some sort of suggestion for correction …
We’re about to enter the time of year when people start going a little crazy, going into debt in order to appear more generous with friends and loved ones at the holidays. Yes, it’s craziness. But a very prevalent craziness. I’ve been thinking a lot about generosity lately, because I hear from people who are …
I love the true freedom of resiliency. Being resilient is not about going it alone – it is the very heart and soul of an open, heartfelt, sincere connection with others. True resiliency requires that you appreciate yourself and your unique gifts and message. This self-appreciation is what creates your willingness and ability to …
Do you wish you could feel more vibrantly alive? You are not alone! We are entering a proactive cycle the likes of which the world has never seen. We are no longer victims of our environment, requiring the force of a bad situation to move to a higher level. We can make the conscious …
I get asked this question, or a version of it, so often. Can you relate to it? I'm determined to understand if I've made the right decisions, in my relationship and my life choices. I’m fretting a lot, wondering a lot, trying to make the best of things, wondering if I need to make big …
I recommend that you listen to this post, rather than read it. Click here to listen. (7 minutes): Who is Money? We all grew up with stories about money. Stories like: Money is hard to get. If you get it too easily you’re cheating somehow or taking advantage or just plain lazy. …
I have a story to share with you. Nancy has asked me to share it, in the hopes that it will serve you. Nancy is an amazing gal. Just amazing. She has done so many interesting things in her life – it’s inspiring to watch her. It’s also been confusing sometimes, and occasionally exhausting. …
It has been said that the emotional chaos we have created in our lives is the direct result of a lack of connection. I believe this to be true. Connection is critical to life and it is our natural state, as proven by science. We ARE connected. We swim in a sea of connection. …
Are you gnashing your teeth, trying to change or alter something? Does it feel like you’re fighting yourself – and losing? You probably are. Consider this: The Equation of Change A person will not change or alter themselves as long as their perceived level of dissatisfaction is less than their perception of how much energy …