Meet a dear friend of mine, Danean. This picture was taken a week ago… which was 4 days before her 3rd round of chemo. I am blessed to be surrounded by many strong and loving women in my life. Danean is one of them. She has a presence about her (after all, she is an image consultant) and years ago when we first met, I … (Read more)
For a parent with young adult kids, today we all know that launching can be a “journey”. My daughter graduated college and then spent a year living on her own down in southern California. She found work (two part-time jobs), however, soon learned that making it on your own requires quite a bit, particularly financially. Hence, three months ago she moved back home. Yup, our … (Read more)
Words are powerful. And the strongest voice that influences and ultimately matters the most is that of your own. Here’s a night time blessing I wrote for clients (and for myself!) to help remind us how powerful it is to choose the thoughts that can help in becoming resilient, self accepting and to trust what’s in your heart. Reflect on gratitude, perseverance and healing toward my life, … (Read more)
Have you experienced an act of kindness lately? I wanted to share what one looked like for me just the other evening. On my nightly walks with Chris and our dog, Chloe, we pass a home where a young man most always sits in the garage facing the street. The music is playing on a radio; sometimes it’s a broadcast of a summer baseball game. … (Read more)
Sometimes in the midst of adverse life and relationship challenges, we are led to doubt our self worth and value. Someone close to you may say words or behave in ways that anger or hurt you, intentionally or unintentionally, causing you to question your worth. As upset, maybe even distraught you may feel from this, it is important to put more weight and credence … (Read more)