The Divorce Was Not My Fault
I was married to a man who was physically abusive and refused to control his temper. On top of that, he drank too much, cheated on me and loved to…
Do You Pay Too Much Attention to Criticism?
Rachel Farnsworth One day last week, I stumbled upon a video made by Rachel Farnsworth. I was not familiar with who Rachel was, but I was very inspired by her…
Are You Reacting or Creating?
We use the same letters from the alphabet to spell these two dynamic words with distinctly different, nearly opposite meanings. It’s a reminder of the choices we have when we…
How to Overcome Holiday Overwhelm
The Holidays can be a bit intense for some of us. It’s not all joy, hugs and laughter for everyone. It can even be stressful for children who are wondering…
My Go-to Prayer
When life is challenging, my go-to prayer is the short version of “The Serenity Prayer”. That simple prayer contains great wisdom, and I use it to help ground myself, when…
Obstacles In Your Life Are Not As Real As They Appear
You know that message that is written on the side-view mirror of your car? The one that says “objects in mirror appear closer than they are”. Like the objects in…
To Divorce Or Not To Divorce… Either Way, It Takes Courage.
Between our own inner thoughts and the mixed messages we receive from our family, religious organizations and society, it is not surprising that we can feel confused about what to…
Life Is Not Black & White
Do you see life in black and white? Or, have you noticed that our world is full of brilliant color? I think it’s a great metaphor for relationships and…
What Kind of Coffee Are You?
Have you heard the story about the egg, a carrot and coffee beans? Basically, the story points out that when immersed in boiling water, an egg becomes hardened on the…
The Seahawks’ Super Bowl Victory 2014
I’m not going to pretend to know much about football. However, I feel pretty confident that Sunday night’s Super Bowl upset of the Denver Broncos by the Seattle Seahawks…
Hire a Team to Boost Your Profit
I have noticed that many people are hesitant to ask for help when they need it. Maybe they are concerned about appearing weak or incompetent. Or maybe they don’t fully…