How to Let Go of Past Hurts
One of the questions I am most frequently asked by my coaching clients, has to do with how to let go of past grievances and emotional injuries. Intellectually, many people…
Read MoreSetting Boundaries with Difficult People
Maybe the world has always been this way, but in recent years, there seems to be a wide-spread trend toward self-centeredness. Not only obsession with what the self wants or…
Read MoreMy 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…
Read MoreObstacles 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…
Read MoreWhat Are You Struggling With?
What are you struggling with today? Are you feeling unappreciated? Do you hate your job? Are you upset with your children or another family member? Are you surrounded by people…
Read MoreWe Have Very Little Control Over Life
Life is a constant unfolding of events, circumstances and relationships. I’m sure you’ve heard it said that the only guarantee in life is that there are no guarantees. You may…
Read MoreYou Are Not Belle, and He is Not an Enchanted Prince
In the fairy tale, Beauty and The Beast, Belle (Beauty) uses patience, love and kindness to break an evil spell and transform The Beast back to a handsome, gentle prince. When…
Read MoreNot My Circus, Not My Monkeys.
Recently, I sent the old polish proverb, “Not my circus, not my monkeys.” in a text message, to a close friend who was struggling to maintain her inner peace in the midst…
Read MoreLife is a Gift
On September 15, 1985, my family gathered to celebrate my dad’s upcoming 59th birthday. It was a Sunday afternoon and it was the last time I saw my parents and…
Read MoreShould I Tell My Spouse I Am Thinking About Divorce?
Whether or not you should let your spouse know you are thinking about divorce, depends on your individual situation and the results you expect from that confession. You might…
Read MorePlease Don’t Feed The Dragon
Is there a dragon in your life? I’m talking about the “fire-breathing” person, whose irrational behavior makes you feel as if you have to constantly monitor your words and actions…
Read MoreAre You Ignoring An Open Window?
Or, trying harder is not always the answer to challenges. Trying harder is not always the answer. Have you ever watched a flying insect, trapped inside your car, as it tried to…
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