Living With Less

I have spent the last year getting my house in order. I’ve reduced clutter and parted with things that I’ve been saving for god-knows-what.Marie Kondo says, “Keep only those things that speak to the heart, and discard items that no longer spark joy.” Honestly, I didn’t place each knickknack over my heart as she instructs […]

Developing Great Habits, Healthy Mind and Body

The Beautiful Journey

The promise of a spectacular view keeps most hiker’s feet moving.Really, who doesn’t get that second wind to trudge onward and upward when a breathtaking awaits?Last week my gal Micky and I hiked a ten-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail in New York. My ultimate goal is to hike the entire AT. However, I’m doing […]

Goal Setting, Travel

Fabulously Flawed

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 […]

Healthy Mind and Body, Personal Development

It’s Not Fair!

Last week I hiked 11 miles with my friend who was visiting from Ohio. There’s lots to talk about on a 6-hour hike. One of our colleagues had just lost her husband, suddenly, at the age of 49. We got into a discussion about how life wasn’t fair. As a kid, I thought that getting […]

Mindset, Personal Development

Happy Mother’s Day

This past year we’ve spent lots of time praising all the essential workers who’ve had to perform their jobs during the pandemic.Now, I want to take a minute to pat myself and every mother everywhere on the back.In the best of times, being a mom isn’t easy.A mom, by definition, is an essential worker.A mom, […]

Mindset, Personal

Stand Out!

Yesterday I went for a short hike by myself. It was probably the first time in years since I always go with at least one dog, sometimes two, and occasionally I’ll have a friend along. I found this local trail I wanted to hike, but it didn’t allow dogs. I mean, what kind of trail […]

Leadership, Personal Development

Do You Have Wings or Claws?

Do you know, if you fill a bucket with crabs, one crab can easily escape? However, as it tries, the rest of the crabs will keep pulling that crab back down into the bucket. “If we can’t get out of here, neither can you.” Sometimes people do the same sort of thing when they see others achieving success. […]

Leadership, Relationship Building
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