Welcome to the countdown! My idea in doing a countdown to 2021 is many faceted. I am going through the process of thinking about 2020 from all directions and I thought I would share it with you. Follow along each day if you want to, or engage in the days that are meaningful to you. … Continued
A few weeks ago I was presenting a lunch and learn to a corporate client on the subject of ZEST! It is not something you probably think about on a regular basis, and I likely wouldn’t either, except for the fact that it is one of the 24 Character Strengths included in the VIA Character … Continued
One of my favorite shows to watch is The Amazing Race. The current season has been interesting to watch- more than usual- because it was filmed back in 2018! No masks! Crowds! It was jarring to me to see it and to realize that we have a new normal. It was the same way I … Continued
This is my last post for November 2020 and my last chance to write the word that has been my theme all month long: Thanksbeing. As I have deeply thought about being thankful and grateful alternated with focus on just being- stillness, pausing, thoughtfulness, mindfulness- this week I am putting it all together. What I … Continued
I was teaching a class on the Character Strength of Zest today- something that is hard to come by these days. Zest is described as approaching life with excitement and energy, not doing things halfway or halfheartedly, living life as an adventure and feeling alive and activated. “Zestiness” may not be your natural state of … Continued
I read this in Louise Hay’s book- Gratitude A Way of Life- a book I take out to read every year at this time. “What does saying thank you do for you? When you make another person feel good, you also feel good. When you make another person feel important, you also feel important. How wonderful … Continued
I love making up words! I shared my new word, thanksbeing in my newsletter last week. One thing I can tell you- spell check HATES it! 🙂 This month, there is so much going on that I wanted to combine this season of gratitude (in my world that is what November is all about) and … Continued
From Epictetus’s The Book of Life- “Misery comes from trying to control things that you are powerless to control, and happiness comes from correctly placing your attention on things you can control.” That sounds like a recipe for avoiding misery to me. It sounds simple, but we all know it is not always easy to … Continued
One of the first things I was taught in the realm of manifesting what I want in my life was to be clear what I want. From there you have to take action, the actions you are able to take that lead you in that direction. Sitting on the couch and hoping does not do … Continued
The picture with this blog post pretty much tells the story of my current situation! I am spending a lot of time on the love seat in front of the fireplace with a dog on top of me or behind my head. Computer open and phone fired up, too. This has been my office since … Continued