Making A Difference

Am I making a difference? Am I doing something important? I ask myself these questions because I’m at the point in my life where I want to do something that helps people and makes the world a better place. It’s easy to feel like I’m just one person, and how can one person make a … Read more

Relationship Tune-Up

How do I begin? I guess I can start with the point (I believe) that most couples, especially if they have been together for a long period of time, may need a relationship tune-up. It could mean seeing a marriage counselor, joining a couples group, or reading self-help books. It could be all of these. … Read more

Juggling Balls, Juggling Life

How many balls do you have up in the air right now? Or, should I ask how full is your plate? And, have you figured out how to do it all and maintain your sanity? I’m trying to figure that out now. In the past, I’ve always been able to adapt to whatever schedule I … Read more

Stepping Out Of My Comfort Zone

Maybe it’s my age, my stage in life, or that I’m finally feeling passionate about something that I’m creating. Who knows? I’m now feeling more confident about stepping out of my comfort zone. I don’t want to jump out of a plane or anything like that, but I feel like I can speak up and … Read more

Look Out The Window

We’ve all heard the expressions “stop and smell the roses” and “life is too short.” They both refer to living your life with a deeper appreciation of people and the world around you. They’re reminders to slow down, to notice the little things, to not take things for granted, and to be present. When I … Read more

Aging With Grace

I was having a conversation with a friend the other day about aging. I’m not sure why this particular subject came up, but we were talking about how people (especially women) feel they have to live up to what they see on the screen or see in magazines. Instead of being happy with the way … Read more

A Letter To My Younger Self

I don’t know if its because I’m turning 59 years old (short of 60….yikes!) this year or that I’m just at a point in my life that I’m doing a lot of reflecting of what my life has been and what the future may hold for me, but here it goes. Observations and thoughts of … Read more

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

This is a question that is asked of us many times throughout our lives. When you’re young, it’s about what college to go to, your career, making a living, and whether or not you want to be married and have kids. When you’re much older and have worked for many years, have your family, your … Read more

Emotional Independence

Emotional independence is defined as a process in which we learn how to exercise greater control and will-power over our feelings and emotion. How do you achieve that? How do you achieve emotional independence so that you don’t need someone to be something for you? Why do we want people in our lives to behave … Read more

Why Isn’t Your Glass Half Full?

Have you ever been around a friend or family member who is so negative that you find it hard to be around that person? I have. I want to support them, but after a while, it gets to be a bit draining. And, I tell myself that I care (and I do) but sometimes I … Read more