Ideas for a Better Life
Cultivating Tenderness
I have noticed more harshness in the world over the last few years. Maybe you have, too. Over time, hearts become hardened and numb to not only the harm done to others, but harm done to ourselves. Indulging our Negative Egos and flinging arrows of anger doesn’t lead to relief from internal discomfort. Instead, it…
Read MoreWho Would Want to Talk to Me?
This is the second in a series about loneliness. If you missed the first post, click here. ——————- Many years ago, I was coaching a client who was about to attend a conference related to her work. This was a person who was distinguished in her field, recognized by peers and managers alike as being a…
Read MoreNot Getting What We Want
While reading the book, Seven Thousand Ways to Listen by Mark Nepo, I came across a chapter titled, “Not Getting What We Want”. An internal dialogue ensued. Me: Oh my, I need to read this. Book: “We are taught early on that to have an ambition and to work toward it is how we contribute to the…
Read MoreWhy The World Needs More Pen Pals
I’ve been catching up on decades of movies via a free trial of Amazon Prime. Last night, I watched You’ve Got Mail with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. The movie was released in 1998. I miss the 90’s, especially the clothes. People wore practical, comfortable clothes, before cleavage and visible bra straps were in style.…
Read MoreI Deserve to Be Here
I’ve shifted my mindset from one of scarcity to one of abundance. No, I didn’t blindly repeat a mantra about how the Universe is loving and abundant. Nor did I go to the bank and get a $100 bill to carry around in my wallet. And I didn’t watch a video of an Internet sensation…
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