Your Purpose? Or Someone Else’s?
I believe purpose is a deep-seated sense of the legacy that we wish to leave for the world. The deep-seated aspect means it can either
Inspiration/Desperation: Purpose Arising From Challenge
Studies show that happiness increases with wealth up to the point where we get our needs met. After this point, it is believed, that we
Purpose, Passion, Productivity. In That Order.
Early in my career facilitating leadership development, one day I jumped out of bed thinking, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this!” At
Family Responsibility and Time-Out
I have the most generous parents in the history of humanity. They provide my home, my food and clothing, and even my entertainment. They provide all my
Back to the Trees
Now, it is time to head back to the trees. We literally are going to talk about trees in this blog, but I mean this
Purpose, Passion, Productivity. In That Order.
Early in my career facilitating leadership development, one day I jumped out of bed thinking, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this!” At
Yin Leadership: An Alternative to the Masculine/Feminine
Sometimes I just long for life to be simpler. Years ago, things seemed more cut and dry, and I didn’t question matters much. I knew what
Walking for Life: Voting with our Feet
In the USA we have just come through a long election cycle, which appears to have no end in sight. No matter where a person
Toxic Positivity and Emotional Intelligence
The happiness movement is suffering from another overly simplistic interpretation of positivity: the belief that one should only allow positive emotions no matter how dire
Your Purpose? Or Someone Else’s?
I believe purpose is a deep-seated sense of the legacy that we wish to leave for the world. The deep-seated aspect means it can either
Purpose, Passion, Productivity. In That Order.
Early in my career facilitating leadership development, one day I jumped out of bed thinking, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this!” At
Toxic Positivity and Emotional Intelligence
The happiness movement is suffering from another overly simplistic interpretation of positivity: the belief that one should only allow positive emotions no matter how dire
Purpose, Passion, Productivity. In That Order.
Early in my career facilitating leadership development, one day I jumped out of bed thinking, “I can’t believe I get paid to do this!” At
Yin Leadership: An Alternative to the Masculine/Feminine
Sometimes I just long for life to be simpler. Years ago, things seemed more cut and dry, and I didn’t question matters much. I knew what
Diversity, The Myth of Separateness, & Earth Care
“The myth of the separate self underlies our entire civilization, says philosopher and author Charles Eisenstein. This dualistic view of the world pits people against
Why We Have Systemic-isms
Did it feel like this discussion about systemic racism came out of left field? I suspect it took many of us off guard, not unlike the
What the Pandemic and Demonstrations Have in Common
This confluence of pandemic and Black Lives Matter is no accident. We created this through one common denominator: aggression towards what we view as “less than.” In
Rebuilding Back Ethically
2020 was a hard year, but 2021 presents new challenges and more importantly, new opportunities. As the Covid-19 vaccine rolls out and slowly the world
Exploring Rabbit Holes
If you’re as curious about your human existence as I am, I invite you to join me as I venture down another rabbit hole of
Communication in a Committed Relationship
Successful relationships require commitment and good communication. This advice often seems to be misconstrued as being limited to articulating views and beliefs clearly to the
Toxic Positivity and Emotional Intelligence
The happiness movement is suffering from another overly simplistic interpretation of positivity: the belief that one should only allow positive emotions no matter how dire
Working on Relationships, Part 4: Marriage, Partners, Swiping Right
Coming out of my 20-year marriage in the late 1990s, I felt like Rip Van Winkle entering the Matrix’s dating scene. Where we once employed gyms
Working on Relationships, Part 3: Soul Mate Radar Detector
Ah, what’s better than the feeling of falling in love? Finally finding your soul mate, happily ever after, yadda yadda. Then two, or maybe five years
What Doesn’t Kill You During Pandemic
Most would call 2020 a disastrous year, with no real end in sight even now that we’re in 2021. I’m counting my blessings and challenges, and
Journey to Be in a Relationship
Like most girls, I spent my childhood imagining that I’d meet a wonderful man and live happily ever after. The search was the hard part,
Hidden Abundance
Did you know that only 40% of your happiness is genetic? That means that 60% is within your control. That 60% is determined by your habits
