Managing Transitions

I am often sent notes from my blog readers that inspire me to keep writing. A few of you from time-to-time even send pictures. Such was the case last week, when a reader ran across a graffiti [...]

Last week we past the Spring equinox. The Northern Hemisphere has begun its tilt toward the Sun, and the days ahead will become longer and lighter. The increased sunlight triggers birds to [...]

I had a few New Year’s resolutions. The one about not eating sugar only lasted until Wednesday when I succumbed to the taste of a warm chocolate chip cookie. The other declaration to lose a few [...]

Life has a way of challenging our character. It presents us with opportunities to strengthen aspects of ourselves that will lead to greater fulfillment. Yet, the best path for our advancement can [...]

As Americans, we have passionately fought against injustices. When the incidences of deaths due to drunk driving in this country were increasing we sought legislation.  We created stronger laws, [...]

My daughter explained to me yesterday that she has the “cant’s.”  At 26-years-old, she is suddenly stuck in a universe where every thought quickly turns into an internal rebuttal as to why she [...]

We don’t fear change; we fear the unknown. The shelf life on a job, a relationship or a bad habit could have expired years ago yet we hang on. We would rather slowly deteriorate than face a void [...]

My mother didn’t go to work when I was young. Instead she woke up early, made us a brown bag lunch, drove the carpool to school, and went home to clean the house, grocery shopped, and ironed my [...]

Spring is here and with it comes the urge for a little cleaning.  Pruning back our overgrown files and piles is a great way to clear space for new growth and opportunity.  It’s also proven to [...]

Last Saturday marked the largest protest in US history. Women, men and children from all around the world peacefully gathered to send one very big message. We want a world where all lives matter. [...]