"Open your eyes to the beauty around you, open your mind to the wonders of life, open your heart to those who love you, and always be true to yourself. - Maya Angelou

Meeting Challenges with a Positive Mindset

Sometimes, journeying through life is like eating a bowl of pitted grapes. No matter how large, juicy and sweet, you end up being annoyed with the seeds. After a few […]

Nine Tips on Building Resilience

Change is a part of life, but let’s be real—sometimes it’s tough. Whether you’re dealing with career shifts, personal challenges, or just the uncertainties of life, change can feel overwhelming. […]

Navigating Career Change

I’ve been there and I carry not one, but four career-change T-shirts.  I’ve even tried to emotionally bury the one bloodied with my rage. (But that’s a redundancy story, and […]

Grief Has No Shelf Life

I saw a Robin Red Breast today hopping and flying around the garden.  I paused, stared at his antics for a few minutes and then cried my eyes out.  This […]

Ten Tips for Alignment in Love

When someone whispers or shouts the words, “I love you,” it’s a key and pivotal moment in the loving bond between two people.  It opens a door and a pathway […]

Just Be There: Consistency in Parenting

I like Oprah but I can’t say I’ve been a devoted watcher over the years. Life has been busy and didn’t afford the scope or time to consume the show […]