Thanksgiving is such a lovely day. We gather with people we see not so often, and some we see daily, and we break bread together and smile alot. I always wonder what is behind those smiles. Around the table there are so many stories. Stories that are not being shared,...
Have you ever noticed after a heinous crime is conducted, when the media is interviewing neighbors of the accused, they all say ," he was such a friendly person . It's so hard to believe this person could commit such a crime, he lived a quiet and peaceful life". Rarely...
Do you ever feel like you are forever stuck in the viscous cycle of repeating the same mistake again and again? We all know what Nietzsche said about that, insanity is doing the same thing repeatedly and expecting a different outcome. To truly change we must understand the difference in only...
With the news this month of the royal baby due in the Spring , it seems like a great time to talk about expectations. What are yours? Do you even know? Some people say expectations can be the thief of joy. I can see that, yes, maybe so. We develop expectations...
There are so many kind people in our world. Really . There are. They are out there just waiting to make you smile. This happened to me today. I was traveling for work, and by the time I checked into my hotel it was quite late. 11 pm. My day...
They dont teach you that what you see is not what you get always. Watch actions not words. Some people say it but dont mean it. Some people mean it but dont say it. Just because you diet doesnt mean you will get skinny. Good guys dont always finish first....
The Storms of life. Oh how they roll in, when we are least expecting them. This is when we find out alot about ourselves. The way we manage our storms, this is who we are. We are defined by our response to the bad things in our lives. It is...
Have you ever had one of those moments that you look back on and realize was a defining point in your life? You can't remember to turn off the oven most days, but you remember exactly what you were doing, and where you were standing, when you had this epiphany....
I have been so fortunate to travel all over our amazing world. 86 countries ca. They have all been so inspirational to me. The people I meet along the way are the most interesting. Its really insightful for me to hear from the women in these countries, as they share...
There was an old woman who lived in a shoe, and when her life was over, there was still much she wanted to do. These are really difficult words to imagine. Who wants to finish their time here on earth and not have lived well? The reality is, we are...
