It’s graduation season, and some of my favorite people whom I’ve known since they were little teeny humans are about to graduate from High School; RJ, Emma, Skylar and others. As they look forward to their lives I want to share a quick story about seizing opportunity. When I was in college I chose to … Read More
There is so much advertising around Valentine’s Day that if one is not careful, we can get caught up in the “comparison” game. Is my relationship “romantic, special, exotic” enough? One key to avoiding this trap, is to appreciate your unique situation. If you are single today, appreciate the freedom you have to make choices … Read More
As we release 2017 and look back at the year we’ve had, people are commenting and judging that it was either good or bad. But knowing that events are neutral and judgment is all in the mind I invite you to search your memory for the moments of joy you will find when you look … Read More
As we come close to the end of yet another year, I want to invite you to think of this next 3 weeks, not as winding down, but gearing up for an amazing and productive 2018. Here is my 3 step strategy for completing 2017 powerfully and for entering 2018 with purpose, vision and an … Read More
Halloween is my favorite holiday. It’s brilliant. You get to choose who you’re going to be, put on a costume to show the world who you are, and then encourage people to give you stuff. I think Halloween is a great training ground for kids. Why? Well, first, see what costume a child chooses. It … Read More
Imagine living in a home and in that home is a guest room. This room has a perfect atmosphere. The temperature is perfect. The circulation is ideal and if someone stayed there they would be well fed, well nourished, well-loved and well cared for. Imagine that room is available for forty years. And every month … Read More
It seems to me in all of the chaos and meaningless words that are being thrown around in the “current” right now, that it’s up to us to choose. To choose what we focus on and where we put our time and attention. We can focus on the beauty of nature, the warmth of the … Read More
I’m sure you’ve noticed that every other ad on television this week, is for what “Men can give” and “Women can get” for Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s for “chocolate diamonds”, flowers, candy or even a new car, February 14th has become a set up for potential failure and disappointment from all sides. How about a … Read More
Superbowl 51 was historic. It was the first Superbowl in history to go into overtime. And it was one of the biggest “come from behind” stories ever. As I watched the second half of the game through the final minutes, I realized that this game contains lessons we can all use. Here they are… … Read More
As another year comes to a close, another trip around the Sun We look back at all we intended to happen and everything we got done The new friends we made and the lessons we learned and even our losses and wins And we can put them where they belong, in the past, and look … Read More
