Flawless.Relax.It’s a myth.Not even a diamond is truly flawless. Under intense scrutiny, you’ll find even a “perfect” diamond has minor blemishes.Now let’s move on to flawless people. Somewhere along the line, people have set their sights on being flawless. We live in a world of photo filters, fake followers, and highlight reels. We appear to […]
Mark Twain once said, “I can live two months on a good compliment.” There is so much truth to those words. Many years ago, I was an exhausted, under-appreciated mom, and someone paid me a compliment that changed the trajectory of my life. This gal was my friend’s cousin. She was in town for the […]
I was supposed to write my blog today, but I went for a hike with my dogs instead. While I was out there, I zeroed in on the sure signs of spring. The air had that spring scent, but the skunk cabbage popping out of the ground convinced me I had survived yet one more […]
Hear this!You don’t need a degree to be an expert or an authority.That’s right!If you have been diligently learning, practicing, or applying anything for 10,000 hours or approximately five years, you can call yourself an expert.I remember scanning the Help wanted ads in the newspaper many years ago. There were lots of jobs that I […]
Why do I say adversity is awesome?Because it’s the truth.The act of staying safe does not make you stronger.But a challenging situation does. And isn’t that everyone’s goal?To be better, happier, braver, more confident, less fearful, etc. But we aren’t born that way. Through the ups and downs in our lives, we develop these attributes. […]
Our wishes have finally come true.We’ve kicked 2020 to the curb!All the disaster that it has unleashed is finally over!Really?No.When the ball dropped, it was just another moment.Another minute, another hour, another day.The tick of a watch or the turn of a calendar page doesn’t change anything. It’s like the yellow door that I walked […]
Why did we have to call it social distancing? People took it literally. It should have been called physical distancing. Physical means involving body contact. Social means needing companionship. I don’t know about you, but for me, the worst part of this pandemic thing is how it stunted us socially. No longer is a trip […]
In the event of an emergency, secure your oxygen mask before helping others.Flight attendants give some of the world’s best advice, don’t they?It’s not only a great plan at 38,000 feet.You should try it at home.Lately, our lives have never been so stressful or teetering on the edge of an emergency.We are worried about protecting […]
Every December, most people go off the rails when it comes to their health. We drink too much, overeat, don’t get enough rest, and over-obligate our time and finances, adding tons of stress to our physical and mental health. The pandemic’s silver lining is that many temptations will be limited this year. Even so, making […]
I publish my blog every Thursday, and since Thanksgiving happens to fall on this one, I feel compelled to write about it.I read an article yesterday that said we have permission not to be thankful this year.WHAT?NOT BE THANKFUL ON THANKSGIVING?!That’s like encouraging a toddler to have a temper-tantrum every time things don’t go the […]