Gratefulness
100 Days and 5 Minutes To Spread Beauty Across the Miles
I wandered into a treasure trove of beauty today, when I went to this fine art photographer's site, davidleaser.com, and found stunning pictures of flowers. The best part is that he makes his photographs available as free e-cards! 100 spectacular visuals of exquisite flowers with names like Peruvean Dancer and Pretty Much Picasso and Solar…
Read MoreGratitude
This has been a hard year, one of the most difficult personally and professionally, since I started my business nearly 9 years ago. Others I've talked to have had a hard year as well. The irony is that I'm more grateful than I've ever been. When things are going well, my focus is not so…
Read MoreWhen It Rains, It Pours
Life gives us messages in many forms, sometimes in literal ways that we can't ignore. Last week, we had a sudden thunderstorm that left 2 feet of standing water in a shopping area where I was parked. My sons and I had gone to a bookstore and then walked over to the Whole Foods to…
Read MoreTears of Joy in a Flower Shop
Sometimes, a touchstone from the past can give us both joy and comfort in the present. This past week, I was in Chicago for business. Afterward, I rode the train from Chicago to Evanston, the town where my alma mater, Northwestern University, is located and where I had additional meetings with clients. Walking from the…
Read MoreAbundance During a Recession
I've never felt abundance like I have during this recession. It's a paradox. As my monthly income has dropped to its lowest level in years, and the sales cycle is longer than I ever imagined, I'm experiencing abundance. Photo by *sean. Abundance looks like this: Getting a gift certificate in the mail for a 30-minute…
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