It’s Complicated At an average rate of 80 times a minute, the (complex and complicated) heart beats about 115,000 times in one day or 42 million times in a year. During an average lifetime, the human heart will beat more than 3 billion times — pumping an amount of blood that equals about 1 million… Read More
Dwelling on the Future There are three camps of people: Those stuck in the past The fortunate who’ve managed to live in the present moment on the regular Those who dwell on the future. In which camp do you find yourself? I used to find myself in the camp stuck in the past. Today, I… Read More
Helping vs. Enabling There’s a lot of chatter these days in the arena of personal growth. It seems many have experienced some form of unraveling in their lives the past several years. And perhaps, are now feeling their back to themselves once again. In the midst of challenges, it’s difficult to see the light at… Read More
Are you able to give with an open heart and receive with grace? Are you like me and do a better job of giving compliments rather than taking them? Do you give freely without attaching expectation to that which you are giving – whether it be the gift of time or a physical gift? Giving of yourself… Read More
Embracing Who We Are Authenticity is a word that gets tossed around quite a bit. It’s especially common in the entrepreneur world. And nothing brings out the inauthentic quality in people than when money (and ego) are involved.Today, however, I’m going to focus on the non-entrepreneur. To be nobody-but-yourself… Read More
YOU MATTER. Yesterday, I had an experience that opened up a wound I thought had been healed. The fact is, grief never ever goes away. It creeps up and grabs hold of your heart when you least expect it. And, sometimes, in the presence of an absolute stranger. Without boring you with all the details… Read More
Even when you know something’s worth doing, it’s still sometimes hard to take action. Instead, procrastination and avoidance become the easier thing to do. The beginning of a new year is a common time to come up with resolutions and ways you wish to improve yourself and/or your life. Most things we promise ourselves we’re… Read More
A Different First Christmas – from my heart to yours. Someone I know lost their father yesterday – somewhat unexpectedly. I found myself feeling quite sad for the family. We’re so close to Christmas and although it’s a joyous time for most, this will be the first Christmas without their loved one. I pondered on… Read More
One never knows where the heart will lead, if only we are still long enough to listen to its beat. – Victoria Volk Yesterday, I had stopped in at one of my favorite local stores while running errands. What I love about it is the greeting I receive when I walk in (as if I’m… Read More
As of late, I’ve needed some reminding of this sentiment and thought, maybe you do, too. When the days get long (so, so long) and anxiety overwhelms you at times, it’s helpful to nourish your roots – right where you are, with what you have. What I mean by that is this: the things that ground us… Read More