This year, I set bold intentions for my writing, photography, and living well. I’ve spent much of my life in the hustle lane. Along the way, I stressed over deadlines, my role in affecting change in organizations, and balancing my extended family's drama with my own sanity. Stress can [...]
When will I wake up from this nightmare? When the Covid-19 pandemic began in March 0f 2020, little did I realize that we would end that year still masked and isolated from those we love. Many lost more than time and favorite activities. The death toll in the US [...]
It’s time to come out of hiding and face the truth. Perfectionism Protects Perfectionism is a defense mechanism. For years, I viewed my tendency for perfectionism as an asset. Who doesn’t want to do everything with excellence and strive for the best? In reality, perfectionism held me back, blinding [...]
The memories still hung like strands of gossamer, but for how long? I don’t know the exact day and time when she took the first step to leave. Too many other distractions and family drama clouded the scene. Most days, I try not to dwell on the last years [...]
Perspective changes everything. How can we see through the eyes of others? Why would we want to? When I can stop and consider how someone else sees the problem or lack of a problem, the new view can change my perception. Perspective or perception? Let's keep this simple. Basically, [...]
As I opened the black pages of the worn photo book, moments in time found new life. A small black and white photo reminded me of a small child I hardly remember and a house that held my memories. Houses The ache for home lives in all of us.—Maya [...]
What should you do first? Reflect on what you need or want to do? Or should you just begin and see how things work out? I’ve always believed we do not learn from our experiences. The actual learning comes from reflecting on those experiences. Insight . . . So, when [...]
“Because of your smile, you make life more beautiful.” —Thich Nhat Hanh Some people just naturally wear a smile. For the most part, I’m one of those. Even in high school, other students would comment on my smile. I don’t think I was really aware of smiling. I certainly [...]
Every spring and late summer, the hummingbirds stop by to visit the milkweed, lantana bushes, and the sugar water we set out for them. For several weeks, they keep us company during our morning coffee and end each day in a flutter of activity among the blooming plants and [...]
There is no doubt about it — excellence is hard work. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” ―Aristotle Excellence requires commitment, a goal, and most importantly, persistence. I was riding my bike this morning, which I could easily have been [...]
