Success Cheat Sheet for Holiday Gatherings
It can be tricky to navigate the social parts of holiday gatherings. Here’s a cheat sheet of do’s and don’ts, along with some good conversation starters to make it easy and enjoyable. Cheers!
It Matters How We Treat One Another
It matters how we treat ourselves and how we treat one another. Kindness and respect above all other approaches, above anger, above insistence, above entitlement or power, and above manipulation of any kind, gets things done and opensthe door to … Continued
They Were Right There Waiting for Me
For me, writing is an ebb and flow sort of process. When it flows, it is absolute heaven. When it ebbs, it seems to take so long to come back. That particular day I tried going for a walk to clear my head, praying, meditating, and reviewing old pieces I had written in and effort to turn the faucet back on. Nothing seemed to work.
And Then…
I was just about to give up when a little movie started in my head. Somewhere between fully awake with my eyes closed and the sweet spot of imagination and intuition, all of a sudden there was a…
You Can Always Begin Again
I love New Years, not for the parities or fireworks or hoopla, but for the precious moments I have to look at the year behind me and decide what I want to leave behind and what I want to take … Continued
How to Create a Peaceful Holiday
Very soon many of us will be getting together with family and friends to celebrate the holidays. In the Hallmark Movie version, everything will be perfectly warm and cuddly, loving and predictably happy, but in real life there are … Continued
First, Do No Harm
We never really know what another person is thinking or feeling, and therefore cannot always know the right thing to say or do when things become difficult or heated. Our natural instinct is to protect ourselves via the fight or … Continued
Managing Your Personal Energy When Faced With Difficult People
Recently, one of my dear friends was verbally accosted by her co-worker. Taken by surprise at first, she was blindsided by his vicious and uninvited criticism. She felt the sting of shock as he started to siphon her energy. But … Continued
Vulnerabilities: Gateways to Wisdom and Strength
Abigail had a succession of really bad days in which people either directly insulted her, pushed past her without noticing she was there, or blamed her for things she had nothing to do with. At first angry, she grappled with … Continued
Setting Relationship Boundaries For A Successful Summer Holiday Weekend
The summer holidays are upon us, and for many, the July 4th weekend is marked by festivities with family and friends. Some look forward to the shared moments, while others may approach their gatherings with apprehension. Whether your relationships are … Continued