Month: September 2017

Peace, joy, beauty and love. These themes emerged while trying to process a tragic loss in my family 18 years ago. Those are the things that I look for and strive to achieve daily, along with finding resolution. I try not to let things fester. At the end of the day, I let go of

The Power of Full Engagement asserts that our most precious resource is our energy. How are you managing your energy? Many of us barrel through the day with the fear that slowing down or taking a break will decrease efficiency and output. The opposite is true. When we purposely pace ourselves and take “recovery rituals”

Stop and Smell the Pastries. On a recent trip to Victoria, BC, we stumbled upon Murchie’s Coffee House. Gazing at their exquisite pastry-filled display case reminded me of the what can fill me up in each day. Not even tasting any of the delectable treats, I still was filled with awe at their beauty and

Sometimes we feel helpless. Reading about the recent Hurricane Harvey devastation in Houston brought me to tears. I was relieved to know that my friend who lives there did not sustain any personal damage. Some close to her were not so lucky. My friends and family generously donated a number of things to help those

It’s hot here. Exercising in the early morning offers a cooler option for any outdoor exercise and is my preference for setting an energized tone for the day. It’s not always possible. Yesterday, I found myself with about 15 minutes free at the end of the day. I thought about my options and decided to