Have you ever caught your reflection in a mirror or a store window when you weren’t prepared for it? It can be startling. Usually when we look in a mirror we are prepared for what we are going to see, we use the filters in our brain to prepare for the image and to help […]
The luxury of complaining. Complaining is a waste of time. Can we learn to be clear about what we want, what is okay and what is not okay with the people we love? If we can be clear about what we want, work toward our goals and set responsible boundaries maybe we can eliminate our […]
Our lives are filled with adventures, opportunities and challenges. We are not defined by any single thing, we are a complicated mix of all of our adventures, challenges and experiences. We are too complicated and our lives are too rich for any of us to be defined by or to ignore a single aspect of ourselves. […]
It is tempting to quit. Many of us have been in a situation, where we can see the finish line or our goal, but we just aren’t sure if we can make it there. In our minds we know that we have covered most of the ground and most of the work is done. We […]
Simple Rules when faced with adversity. Appreciate what you have. In my case, a great spouse, spectacular kids, a supportive family, a good job and the all-important health insurance. (Thank-you Blue Cross and Blue Shield!) There are no promises about the future. None of use knows what the next hour, day or week holds. Don’t […]