Sometimes a little perspective is all we need to see the gifts…right before our eyes. Either a reframing of an experience we’ve lamented over, or the goodness that arrives when we see people sparkle, despite adversity. Our dear blogging friend, Beth, from “I didn’t have my glasses on” shares a sparkling story in our latest … More Podcast Friday! Episode 75: “Cast Aside” with Beth Kennedy
My meditation teacher, Deirdre, who is also my massage therapist and a yoga teacher, was recently showing me her go-to exercises for strengthening the abs and core. She said, “I’m all for exercise that works with the power of breath.” I’m pretty sure I did an inner eye roll. Dang, it takes focus to align … More Taking Advantage of the Natural Rhythm
Several years ago, a friend and coworker called me out of the blue and before I even had time to say hello, she was greeting me with the latest news. “Did you see the note I just sent you? Can you believe it? Another freaking org change? Can you believe this crap?” We were off … More The search for Bosom Buddies
We’ve been having fun making YouTube clips from our fabulous podcast guests. So we’re republishing some of our most watched videos. In case you missed this fabulous story from award winning playwright and Beatles buff, Jack Canfora, here’s a replay. Jack tells the story of the inspiration for Paul McCartney writing Eleanor Rigby and what … More Two Again Tuesday
I clicked the button and my screen went blank. For half a second, I stared straight ahead, thinking what the hell had just happened. I couldn’t believe it. I was helping my client with an issue and had offered to prepare a presentation and a few talking points for her for upcoming Town Hall meeting. I … More Disappearing into thin air
I recently told a story on my personal blog about the time when I was 19 years-old and my sister set me up with a guy who was married without telling me that he was married. That is a story I’ve carried around for 35 years believing I couldn’t tell it. Well, I told that … More A Story-telling Mission
I try to write a little each night. You know the tortoise from Aesop’s Fable, The Tortoise and the Hare — well, the tortoise and his “slow and steady wins the race” pace is me. Yes, imagine me with my hard outer shell cranking away each night at my laptop. In the story, the tortoise walks slowly … More The ups and downs of a writer
Kids love to play dress-up. Educators tell us that imaginative play boosts problem-solving skills, creative thinking, and helps manage emotions. Kids create situations and scenes and then act them out. In the long run, they become well-adjusted adults. When I was a kid, I was pretty typical, I loved to play policeman, soldier, cowboys, and mimic … More Playing dress-up
I’m taking the opportunity this month to shamelessly share with you some of my new art. This body of work that I’ve just begun feels a lot more topical than much of my work, which tends to be very personal and can perhaps exclude my audience at times. I don’t ever mean it to exclude anyone, I just make what wants to be made, and often times, the work that wants to be made is just for me. This new work is quite personal as well, however, I believe it’s touching on themes that may also reach a broader audience, like you! … More How Safe Do You Feel At Home?
In my early twenties I was a fan girl. No, not for popular bands like Van Halen or the Cars…not even Cheap Trick. Nope. The object of my attention and adoration was a psychologist. Of all the theories I encountered in my studies, stumbling into “Humanism” and the work of Carl Rogers changed my life. … More I’m a Fan Girl for Carl Rogers
The Heart of the Matter 