Sometimes, Round Two! Day 5 of 365 – Unexpected Light!
Sometimes Light Shines When We Least Expect It! Very often in life we find ourselves conditioned to expect the worst. We become so focused on life’s mishaps that our belief system embraces their inevitability. We have a tendency to find our “Fate” wrapped up in the trappings of negativity. Our Destiny lies in the hands […]
Day Ninety-Three of 365 – The Power of Our Face!
The power of our face! Did you know that you possess incredible power in your face? I’m serious! One simple act using your face can: Lower your blood pressure Boost your immune system Improve your mood Reduce stress Attract others to you Make you feel more successful Retrain your brain for more positive thinking patterns […]
Day Fifty-Two of 365 – You’ve Got Hair Seeds!
I love the things kids come up with to describe the world as they see and experience it! I especially love it when they make comments about adults! A few years back, when our oldest grandson (now 13 years of age) was around 5, he came up with one of my all-time favorite comments about […]
Do Not Let Yesterday Take Up Too Much of Today
The Cherokee People have a proverb that infuses this last day of 2016 with meaning worth considering. It says, “Do not let yesterday take up too much of today.” Reflections on This Past Year For many, this year has been a tough one – one filled with uncertainty, heartache, disappointment and confusion. If you are […]
The Slow Poison
Have you ever wondered at the source of that gnawing in your gut? How often do you find your emotions tied in knots of frustration? In what circumstances do you find your thoughts clouded with uncertainty? At what points are you aware of an almost unbearable tightness in your chest or shoulders or back? When do you […]
The Lesser Lights!
The Lesser Lights! You know what they are! Stars and the moon on a celestial level are examples. Candles, flashlights, camp fires and the like are examples on a terrestrial level. During the day we rarely pay attention to candles or flashlights! And I can’t think of a time when I have seen a star […]
Get Lost in Your Dreams – But Watch Your Steps!
Who wouldn’t want to go for a run in 63 degree weather in the middle of January? Wow! Perfect conditions – a little windy – but perfect nonetheless. Thus . . . I donned my running gear and hit the pavement! About 1/2 mile into my anticipated 3.2 run I was already in that “zone” […]
Is This Crazy or What?
Yes, you read correctly! I’ll SPEAK FOR FREE! For any speaking engagement booked during the months of January and February 2014 ~ regardless of the month of the scheduled event ~ I’m waiving my standard speaking fee! Why in the world am I making this offer? I’m glad you asked! First, I have discovered […]
Five Wonderful Gifts That Cost Nothing – Well Almost!
I don’t know about you but I almost refuse to go out to the mall or outlet center or super store to shop this year! The noise and crowds and chaos just about push me over the edge! Besides, most people on my list either already have what I’m considering purchasing or have already purchased […]
Children – Grief – The Holidays
The Holidays are upon us! Whether you celebrate Christmas, observe Hanukkah or engage in Kwanza festivities, the Holidays are here! Elements of celebration, remembrance, reflection and rejuvenation abound in each Holiday observance. For those who have lost loved ones to death within the past three years or so, the Holidays can be brutal! The death […]