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During a Learning Annex lecture, Marianne Williamson said “I dislike it when adults say ‘When I grow up.’ They are grown up; it’s time to do what they’re here to do.” That resonated with me for two reasons: 1) my clients use that phrase all the time, and 2) I’d used that phrase for years. […]
A Fun Game to Cope With Family During the Holidays Last Thanksgiving Cousin Bob decided to dance, after consuming way too much alcohol, on the table in the middle of dinner. Your aunt argued with your husband about politics and religion. Your children found a way to break your great aunt’s favorite crystal bowl, and […]
To help me maintain healthy lifestyle, I decided to work with a nutrition coach. During one of our conversations, Holly shared a great question posed to her by a colleague: “You don’t say grace before a binge, do you?” The idea, she explained, was to sandwich each meal with a prayer. Taking a moment before […]
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 […]
