No, not that one… F-E-A-R… People often think of fear as a red flag for trouble and do whatever possible to avoid feeling it. I see fear in a completely different light. Fear is my friend. Sure, there are times when fear is your body’s alarm for real trouble, but more often than not, fear [...]
August 3, 2009 By 1 Comment
Everybody Needs A Little Validation
We rarely know how far reaching our impact is. When we smile at someone who is having a crappy day, we can change the way they treat the next 10 people they meet. This video is a reminder to be conscious about your effect on those around you. Who can you validate today?
June 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
“I Wanted Something of Me to Remain There.”
Christopher David, MSW, LCSW, is one of my coaches. He is currently working as a Social Worker for Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare – All Saints. He has over 19 years experience in social work and he is extraordinary. After my cancer diagnosis in June of 2008, he kept me sane and authentic and has continued to guide [...]
May 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
What are YOU Waiting For?
We’ve all heard it: that old quote about necessity being the mother of invention. It’s startling how few of us actually heed its implied advice: don’t wait for necessity: get creative, do more, be more, awaken! When you start to look around, it’s actually frightening how most of us tread water through life, doggy-paddling through status quo until something jerks us [...]
November 26, 2008 By Leave a Comment
What’s the Correlation Between Gratitude and Joy?
This week is a great time to bring up the correlation between gratitude and joy. You hear all the big “love your life pundits” talk about keeping gratitude journals and focusing on all that you have in your life that is working. But if you take this one step further, you can really produce miracles in [...]
