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This long post, and the long story in it, was a long time in the making. It started with an interest that turned into a curiosity that turned into a passion. I’ve always been fascinated with horses. I’m not sure why. I’ve only ridden a horse twice, and both experiences were the typical “put the […]
February had a lot of us thinking about love. Some of it was that “hearts and flowers” stuff, prompted by the serious marketing of card and candy manufacturers. I’m not talking about romance, though. I’m talking about the love that happens in relationships – grown-up, real relationships. Starting with the relationship you have with yourself. […]
You may recall that I’ve decided my 2011 Word of the Year is “Peace.” Each month, I’m focusing on one aspect of the Life Wheel (see my home page for a free download), diving deeply into the topic at hand to learn more, then apply what I learn to create more peace in my life […]
A few days ago, my mother celebrated the 55th anniversary of her arrival here in the U.S. As did so many others, she left Europe to find a better life for herself At the age of 19, unable to speak English and with no money to speak of, she arrived by ship in New York […]
During the Martha Beck life coach training process, coach “cadets” are told that they should “be willing to suck at it,” the premise being that the only way to get better at something is to start, screw up, stand up, do it again, and keep learning from your mistakes. My fellow master coach, Meadow DeVor, […]
I’m notoriously bad when it comes to cooking starches. I find it really hard to believe that rice will increase in size so much that the little bit I put into the water will be enough to feed me. Same goes for pasta. I’m constantly throwing in “just a little bit more to be safe” […]
I’m happy to have been included in an article called “Taking the First Step: Overcoming Excuses to Get Where You Want to Be” in Healthy Life CT magazine. Check it out by clicking here!
I’ve been on another clearing jag, probably the result of the programs I’ve been teaching about living spaces. I want my home to accurately reflect my essential self, to be clutter-free, and to be filled only with what I truly love, need and use. That’s how I stumbled upon a ruler I’ve had since the […]
How many of you out there say to yourselves, as you’re driving up to a red light “It’s time to apply pressure with my right foot to the pedal that’s next to the gas pedal.” Probably none of you, unless you’re a brand new driver, in which case we thank you for being so deliberate […]
“You’re such a Quick Start!” For those of you who haven’t heard of the Kolbe A Index, this is a reference to Kathy Kolbe’s inventory of conative (or action) styles. A fellow Kolbe afficionado lobbed this comment my way after I indicated I was unable to stick with a project I’d discussed with her. Another […]
