The Pain behind Everyone’s Smile
If you’ve ever felt sad, pressured, lonely, unsure or in emotional shock about a certain relationship circumstance, you belong among the group of people who …
Topic: Inspiration
Prescription for a Complex World
Most people are so busy they become unaware of the beneficial things all around them. Traffic jams, cell phones, deadlines, unexpected problems, caring for …
Love is Never a One-sided Affair
Love presents a challenge to me personally, having found a man who ticks most of the boxes on my “love list”. He is the perfect gentleman, intelligent, …
Helping Those in Need During the Holiday Season
“Oh there’s no place like home for the holidays….” an opening line from a well-known song resonates in my head. As much as holidays are about family, …
How Gratitude Can Save Your Life
Bessel van der Kolk is known as THE trauma expert throughout the world. I have read his famous book, The Body Keeps the Score, and attended several of his …
What I Have Learned from Living My Life
One of the major things I learned from my life thus far is, that every day, every moment is precious. It is another opportunity for you to be the best of …
An Indecisive Retirement: A Story of the Struggle of Heart versus Mind
“May your choices reflect you hopes, not your fears.” ~Nelson Mandela I have come to appreciate this quotation sitting in my condo overlooking the Coal …
My Dad, “The Can Man”, a Lesson in Giving
This was a nickname I had for my Dad. He was born in 1930 during the Great Depression. Although I know he never went hungry, I’m sure the struggles of those …
What’s Your Definition of Being Resilient?
So how resilient are you? A networking group had a roundtable conversation about resiliency. How do you know if you’re resilient? How do you develop and …
International Women’s Day—Encouraging and Setting an Example for our Girls—Every Day
Timing is everything. On International Women’s Day this year, I found myself helping my teenage daughter study for a history exam on civil rights, and the …