Obstacles. Who needs them? They’re hard, hurtful and leave us feeling hopeless. They’re a nuisance, a bother. We would be better off without them. Consider this: obstacles afford us the opportunity to shine a light not on our circumstance, but on the situation brewing inside of us—fear, anxiety, doubt and despair. It beckons us to … Continue reading Obstacles. Who Needs Them? Well, You Do. | Hugs and Fist Bumps
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My Teen Daughter’s a Bully and I’m Okay With That
...and suddenly you realize words like days from hell aren’t that farfetched…at all. In fact, you almost believe you coined the phrase. The last 2 days have been hell; not that I’ve ever been and can now recount it like yesterday’s dinner menu (which incidentally was homemade garlic/savory hummus, warm Taandori naan, coconut jasmine rice and turmeric … Continue reading My Teen Daughter’s a Bully and I’m Okay With That
Bartender, One Shot of Motivation on the Rocks and Make It a Double Fool!
Emotional wholeness and freedom is tied directly to my willingness to take an active part in my own healing. I’m a motivator. I didn’t major in motivational speech in college. I don’t have any special training or certificates. Motivating others is just something I do. And I’m surprisingly good at it. There’s something earth-shattering about … Continue reading Bartender, One Shot of Motivation on the Rocks and Make It a Double Fool!
Nothing like the ‘C’ Word to Set Things Straight!
Ruh??? Did your Scooby Doo persona come alive too?? There's a 'C' word that sets things striaight? Absolutely!! I'm sure you realize by now that the 'C' word is NOT the 4-letter one that makes women's blood boil but the 13-letter one that challenges you to stop taking the easy road: confrontation. "Confront your neighbors … Continue reading Nothing like the ‘C’ Word to Set Things Straight!