The Personal Journey
Letting Go to Grow
I am in the midst of catching up to reality. My oldest starts college next month, I'm teaching both of my kids to drive, and my husband has been talking about where to live when we retire. Aside from taking more interest in the miracles of cosmetic changes (e.g., hair dyes, teeth whiteners) and starting…
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 MoreWinter Solstice
Tomorrow is the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice. For the last few days, I've noticed the light and mood around 4pm, when daylight is fading away, marking the onset of evening. It leaves me with a mixture of both melancholy and gratitude. Photo by ahisgett. My mind returns to eight years ago,…
Read MoreSlowing Down the Mind
"I have no idea what you just said." These are the words that came out of a mentor's mouth, after listening to me talk uninterrupted, about things going on in my newest business, My Alumni Link. It's not the first time I've heard those words. One of my friends had told me this about a…
Read MoreFit By Fifty–An Update
I'm overdue for an update on my challenge of becoming fit by the time I turn 50 years old. It's been nearly three months since I first announced my attempt at establishing a routine of regular exercise and a modified diet. Here's what I'm learning: I'm not alone. After blogging about this phenomena of adding…
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