It’s inevitable, the holidays race past, the year comes to a close and we’re faced with committing to another set of New Year’s Resolutions…or not! Sure, I’ve played the game many years, and it’s usually the same ol’ schtick. Hit the gym three times a…
“Cruelty is never brave – it’s mostly cheap and easy.” – Brene Brown In Brene Brown’s book The Gifts of Imperfection, she reveals the reactivity and ease of cruelty which often becomes our default setting when we have been hurt by another. When the words…
There is nothing more liberating than clearing a room, or home, or office or 6500 square foot commercial property. So far in my life I can count the times I’ve moved on one hand – from my teenage bedroom to my first house, from that…
One of the most unbecoming characteristics of being human is the selfish act of cruelty. We’ve all experienced its raging, pathogenic, manipulative spirit. Sometimes it collides with us when we meet our biggest frustrations and disappointments. Other times it hits us in moments of weakness…
Is your “will” a noun or a verb? Do you find yourself using the word more often in phrases like “I will get to it.” “Today I will hit the gym.” Or heaven forbid “Someday my prince will come.” In this case, “will” is subject…
For almost two years, a very simple writing exercise has helped me excavate my hidden truths, clarify my wants, increase my patience and listen intently to my inner voice rather than the distractions abound.This exercise is VERY simple. If it takes more than 10 minutes…
When we don’t know how, or for lack of a better answer, we forget how to let go, we can always call on our boundaries to help us make good choices. When we set boundaries, anything that bleeds over, cuts across or blatantly violates them…
Letting go creates exposure. Facades are dropped. Relationships are no longer a shelter. Materialistic gain looses its grip. To let go we unravel bandages concealing our wounds and unveil truths hidden behind painted masks. Yes, we become completely naked and vulnerable. Just the other day…
During this past month, I’ve spent countless hours of time and energy defining my four core desires that will launch me into 2013. Not to be confused with New Year’s Resolutions, these are the feelings that drive my goals and intentions. Defining these four driving,…
