On a rainy, foggy night in January, the four of us were going to a concert. We were all very excited and as the concert was a two hour drive, we set out early. The mp3 player was loaded with music to get us into the mood and we were in great spirits as we set out on our drive. The ... Read More about In the Blink of an Eye
Going ‘No Contact’
What Is 'No Contact'? 'No contact' is a popular term, used to describe your choice to disconnect, totally and completely, from one or more persons. It usually refers to familial and romantic relationships, but it can also be platonic, friend relationships as well. It's a tough thing to do. ... Read More about Going ‘No Contact’
Duty and Loyalty to Those Who Don’t Deserve It
Duty and Loyalty. Two very important character traits. But at what point must we ask ourselves if our fealty to someone or something is no longer deserved, or maybe misdirected in the first place? I speak to so many people who make excuses for people who treat them horribly. I recognize it, ... Read More about Duty and Loyalty to Those Who Don’t Deserve It
Finding Your Tribe
I hear so many people talk about how hard it is to make friends after a certain age. Whether it's 30, 40, 50, or more, I'm calling bullshit. There are absolute, concrete ways to make really good friends, it doesn't matter if you want one great friend, a small circle or an entire tribe. You can do ... Read More about Finding Your Tribe
Constructive Criticism?
Or Destructive Criticism? We all need a sound board. Someone who will be honest with us about how we might improve. Sometimes, however - the people that we choose for that role aren't exactly well suited for it. So, how do you decide who to trust with your most vulnerable self? It's really easy to ... Read More about Constructive Criticism?
How Do You Say I Love You?
"I've never been loved, the way I need to be loved." I hear this from so many people and I have to wonder... if we're all looking for this love, why are we failing to find it? Are our wants and needs, unreasonable? Or are we just in a nightmare of miscommunication? I think it's the latter. I ... Read More about How Do You Say I Love You?
Abundance and Luxury Mindset
This has been a very interesting year. I left a marriage that wasn't working for anyone, and threw my hat, very heavily, into the ring of entrepreneurialism. Things had not been financially secure for my family since the bubble burst in 2008 and a crumbling infrastructure could no longer ... Read More about Abundance and Luxury Mindset
Receive
I am a giver. I bet you are too. We've heard it our whole lives. 'Tis Better to Give than to Receive But is it? Or is the ability and the willingness to receive so much more important than we realize? I might even go as far as to say that receiving from someone can sometimes be the most important ... Read More about Receive
Are Mistakes Necessary?
We've all been there. I should have, I shouldn't have, what if I had?, What if I'd never? You could go on and on. Mistakes are part of everyone's life and there's no getting around them, now and again - but to me the worst thing about making a mistake, is not learning from it. There are times in ... Read More about Are Mistakes Necessary?
Mid Year Check In
On June 1st, I turned 50. I can not believe that I'm 50. I don't mind it, I don't feel any older, I just can't believe that number - it seems impossible to me. Anyway. There have been an embarrassment of celebrations - It started last Thursday with lunch and pampering at a dear friend's house ... Read More about Mid Year Check In