My favorite word is "serendipity", it means: "the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way." And I love it when I make a decision - especially a really scary decision and the signs start showing up that I'm being supported in my efforts. That's been happening a ... Read More about My Word of the Year
Vulnerability
I've been prompted, recently to really look at vulnerability. What it is, how it serves us, and how sometimes, it can be truly terrifying. I wear my heart on my sleeve, I don't have much of a verbal filter - if I'm thinking it I'm saying it and lately, well... I've been involved with some ... Read More about Vulnerability
Learning to Delegate
Whew! That's a tough one. I've always been a bit of a control freak, I like to have my hand in all pots, all the time. I'm good at getting things done and as far as I was concerned, if you wanted something done right, do it yourself. Delegate? Not me. And then something interesting happened. I ... Read More about Learning to Delegate
Setting Healthy Boundaries
Recently, I had a very interesting experience. I've worked with a client for many years and a couple of years ago he partnered with someone new - they needed a website and I was thrilled that they contacted me again - I love repeat clients - I like the idea of reconnecting and once a good work ... Read More about Setting Healthy Boundaries
The Secret to Healthy vs. Dysfunctional Competition
I am super competitive. I enjoy a contest, a test of skill against someone else, and I enjoy winning. That being said, I'm OK if I lose, too. I've spoken to many people about this over the years and I've come to some interesting conclusions. I'm going to share with you my ... Read More about The Secret to Healthy vs. Dysfunctional Competition
Creative Inspiration
A couple of posts ago, I talked about the Artist's Date - the commitment to your Inner Artists for an outing, once a week, at least one hour long, to restock your well. Sometimes, you need more than that. Sometimes you need fast help if you've got a looming deadline, or you've just been stuck ... Read More about Creative Inspiration
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Yesterday, I got back from a great adventure! I went camping. In a tent. In. A. Tent! Anyone who's known me for any length of time, knows that my idea of roughing it, is a hotel with no room service... until now that is. It's been building for a while. You see, I met these people who I really ... Read More about Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Lavender Linen Spray
Home should be a safe haven - your sleeping area, especially. My office is in my bedroom as well as my alter, my piano, tons of books and, of course, the bed. I spend a lot of time in this room and I really like to keep it comfortable and inviting. If I'm going to spend so much time in a place, I ... Read More about Lavender Linen Spray
Courthouses, Old Wounds, & Letting Things Go
Growing up, I spent a lot of time in courthouses. When I wasn't being pulled from one or another parent's home, I was in trouble for truancy, running away and was certainly considered a "Person in Need of Supervision". I'm not mentioning this so that anyone will feel sorry for me, or think any ... Read More about Courthouses, Old Wounds, & Letting Things Go
Humility, Patience, Photography and Sewing
I consider myself a fairly competent woman. When I decide I want to do, or learn something, it's usually not hard for me to accomplish. Lately however, there have been two things that are giving me a little bit of trouble; photography and sewing. Don't get me wrong - I know how to use the ... Read More about Humility, Patience, Photography and Sewing