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I’m one of those people who always seems to have what I call “good luck within my bad luck.” I’ve run out of gas (within five feet of a gas station). I have flat tires (in my driveway). Recently, my car’s transmission died (in my garage). When I picked the repaired car up on a […]
Recently, I attended the October Entrepreneurial Women’s Network luncheon. The hilariously outrageous and very entertaining keynote speaker, Mikki Williams, had some great advice. Maybe it’s because of what I do for a living, or maybe it’s because I just adore baked goods, but Mikki’s “PIES” acronym struck a chord. She suggested we challenge ourselves daily […]
A few days ago, I went to a friend’s funeral. He died in one of those accidents that changes lives in an instant. 40 years old, a father of two teenagers, and someone with an incredible zest for life. This was a guy with motorcycles, a plane, and a thirst for speed. He was also […]
It’s an old question, often asked when trying to learn more about someone’s ancestors. Although not often heard in that context any longer, the question is relevant in another one: your team, your supporters, your raving fans, your posse. Call ’em what you want, but they’re the folks you surround yourself with, and who hopefully […]
My friend Amy loves to use the phrase, “Don’t get stale,” every time she tries something new and scary. She credits Mrs. Antonucci, a lady “of a certain age,” as they say in France, with giving her this advice a long time ago. Short and to the point, this advice is rock-solid. When her life […]
Are you trying to figure out what you’re meant to do with your life? What steps to take next? I recently participated in an activity in the South African bush that was a wonderful metaphor about this very dilemma. During Martha Beck’s STAR retreat at Londolozi , five of us were taken into the bush […]
I don’t know about you, but “I need your help” is one of the toughest things for me to say. I might occasionally utter the phrase “I need help,” in a vague, general sort of way, but actually telling someone that I need their help – well, that’s a whole other story. I recently went […]
I worked with a client this morning on her “Shoulds List.” As a homework assignment, I asked her to write a list of every “I should…” that came into her mind between our sessions. She came up with 37. We started plowing through them. Should she really clean up the basement? Should she already have […]
This morning, I was sitting in the waiting room of the mammography center, watching (on television) the loved ones of the people who died on September 11, 2001 recite each person’s name. I waited to hear the names of two firefighters who were family friends. As I listened to each name, my eyes fell upon […]
Last month, I decided it was time to slow down and just take things as they come, using the blank space in my calendar to recharge, etc. You know that saying about the best laid plans? I’m here to tell you that, once again, I’m living proof that when you stop worrying and just allow […]
