STOP SETTLING for Less in Your Career!
A few days ago, I was out running errands and bumped into a woman I know that I hadn’t seen in awhile. We chatted for a few minutes and the…
Divorce is NOT the End of Your Story
Divorce is one of the most painful life events that a person can experience. It is as if a rug was pulled out from under you and your world is…
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…
You 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…
Life 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…
When Will Enough be Enough?
Are you unhappy in your marriage? Are you waiting for your spouse to change from being uncaring, inattentive, undemonstrative and angry into someone who is attentive, loving, affectionate and peaceful?…
Love is not the Promise of Eternal Passion
The quote in the image above is from Captain Corelli’s Mandolin by Louis de Bernières. What is left when passion cools? If it is really love, we are left with…
Until Death Do Us Part
When I married my first husband, I promised to love, honor and respect him. I promised to stay with him until we were parted by death. Unfortunately, I did not…
Hey! What about MY feelings?
This morning as I listened to a couple of women who called into a local radio station, I felt compelled to write about what I heard. I’ve changed the names to protect…
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…
Are You Really A Loving Person?
Do you think of yourself as a kind and loving person? Are you, really? If we squeeze an orange, the only thing that comes out of the orange, is orange…