Journey to a balanced and complete self.
The ability to wholeheartedly exercise patience, to pardon, and to praise others involves actively doing these things on a personal level. Most of us are hardwired or taught to put family, friends, and community before ourselves. But how can you teach without learning, how can you help without practice, and how can you heal if... Continue Reading →
Working toward creating and leading a full life takes time, effort, patience, and the will to persevere. This is especially true when road blocks fall in the path. These bumps in the road, as I like to say, can curtail a dream or worse make you lose faith in your abilities. The best line of... Continue Reading →
The holidays are less than 3 weeks out and it is the time of year many begin to reflect on their life and relationships. Before focusing on the present it is common to review the past. Today's post, I have to admit, was inspired by Ariana Grande's latest hit "Thank you, Next" where she pays... Continue Reading →
Within each of us is the ability to purge the unwanted, unnecessary, and unhealthy. For most this skill is buried and takes a conscious effort to bring to the surface. To achieve mastery it is important to practice diligently and regularly. The first step is to decide why you must rid yourself of this particular... Continue Reading →
Not one quality that you possess is truly a weakness. In many cases a trait or behavioral response simply needs to be managed more effectively. Recently I participated in a program geared to recognizing individual personality traits and using that information to improve on communication. Each of us were provided a block consisting of 4... Continue Reading →
We have all heard a time or two how important it is to dress for the career or life we want. But for the first time this weekend I heard a speech promoting the idea of dressing for the person we are or are striving to be. That was a concept I really needed to... Continue Reading →
"Love means never having to say you're sorry," (~Erich Segal) is not the case in healthy relationships. People make mistakes and part of learning from them is to acknowledge the infraction. Saying sorry is also a step toward healing those who have been hurt. But just saying the words is not enough. The intent and... Continue Reading →
Skimming through countless guided meditations on YouTube I came across a few that focused on the words "I am". Before zoning in on the words that followed, I thought about adjectives I would use, and came up with this... I am unsure I am scared I am who you want me to be I immediately... Continue Reading →
Making the time for self-care can be a chore, especially with to-do lists, play dates, sporting events, and family functions. A hectic schedule does not mean you need to forgo activities that promote mindfulness and relieve stress. The idea of self-care does not have to be carried out in solitude. To ensure you are caring... Continue Reading →
