Success Cheat Sheet for Holiday Gatherings
It can be tricky to navigate the social parts of holiday gatherings. Here’s a cheat sheet of do’s and don’ts, along with some good conversation starters to make it easy and enjoyable. Cheers!
It Matters How We Treat One Another
It matters how we treat ourselves and how we treat one another. Kindness and respect above all other approaches, above anger, above insistence, above entitlement or power, and above manipulation of any kind, gets things done and opensthe door to … Continued
They Were Right There Waiting for Me
For me, writing is an ebb and flow sort of process. When it flows, it is absolute heaven. When it ebbs, it seems to take so long to come back. That particular day I tried going for a walk to clear my head, praying, meditating, and reviewing old pieces I had written in and effort to turn the faucet back on. Nothing seemed to work.
And Then…
I was just about to give up when a little movie started in my head. Somewhere between fully awake with my eyes closed and the sweet spot of imagination and intuition, all of a sudden there was a…
Be Kind: It Will Make You Feel Better
The world seems full of strife and suffering these days. It can take a huge toll on the way we feel on every level, and it can sneak up on us when we least expect it. For instance, the other night as I was trying to fall asleep, a very uncomfortable and uneasy feeling washed over me, complete with sadness and palpable anxiety. I did what I normally do-analyzed it and traced it back to its most recent origin. Only then could I find my peace again.
4 Steps to Finding Your Peace Today
We’re in full swing for the holiday season, just on the heels of one of the most difficult and emotional election seasons ever. Many people I’ve talked to over the past few weeks are feeling anxious about the way things … Continued
You Can Always Begin Again
I love New Years, not for the parities or fireworks or hoopla, but for the precious moments I have to look at the year behind me and decide what I want to leave behind and what I want to take … Continued
What Will You Bring to the Holiday Table?
We are heading in to the Christmas and New Year holidays this week and many of us are busy getting everything prepared. Our lists are checked twice, gifts are wrapped and stowed, and ready to give. Or we are doing … Continued
Great Tips for Managing Difficult Dynamics at Holiday Gatherings
Lately, I have talked with several people who are worrying out loud about their holiday gatherings, dreading the difficult dynamics and wishing it was already over. The holidays, for all of their hopeful preparation and sparkle, can come apart at … Continued
What Can We Do Today to Make the World Better
Throughout the history of humankind there has always been light and dark, good and bad, growth and destruction within in us. It is the full spectrum of which we are capable as the amazing creations we are. We have the … Continued
Recovering Peace and Calm After Tragedy
When life seems scary or unsettling, like it does after this recent horrible event, remember these 3 keys to find your way back to peace and calm. First, remember the remedy to fear is love. Find someone, starting with yourself … Continued