There are childlike qualities we all once had. Over the years some of these qualities got toned down. Others seemed to disappear. In reality, though, they are still inside us. In our adult lives, we may find it helpful to tap in to these childlike qualities again to help us move forward and how we […]
Today is the perfect day to make a change. Following are some ideas for things you can do in different areas of your life today. Use today as an opportunity to take a stand for what’s important. Choose an area you want to work on. All of these areas can impact your effectiveness in making […]
We all at times hide behind a mask. Most of us are often completely unaware of it. But living life from behind a mask is costly. Typically, we started creating our masks when we were young. We created them based on what we believed people wanted from us. They were created to project an image […]
How we show up gives people permission to do the same. Therefore, our own way of being is a means of influencing other people. This influence can be positive or negative, depending entirely on how we are showing up in life. Examples of negative ways of showing up Distrustful Self-centered Self-conscious Distant Fearful Guarded Distracted […]
I struggle with wanting to be perfect, or at least to appear perfect. I know that doesn’t make any sense because it’s not even possible. Nonetheless I get really uncomfortable when I need to produce something people will evaluate, especially when it’s something I’ve never done before. Even though it’s something new to me, I […]
I chose to let go of my guide dog Willa. She went back to the guide dog school three weeks ago and is now settled in again with the family that raised her. Basically, she got an early retirement. Originally, I chose to get a guide dog because I wanted some help. I had learned […]
If you never existed, surely some things would be different. The impact you’ve made so far would disappear. Let’s consider what would be different if you never existed. It’s a means to help understand your life’s impact. I got this idea from a book I am reading for fun, from the series, “The Sword of […]
OK, it may be hard to see empathy is being any kind of weapon. But it most certainly is a very powerful tool. It helps in relationships of all kinds. It can even help us to be far more effective in making our desired, positive impact on the world. When we use empathy, we are […]
Sometimes our words are muddled. It’s easy to choose the wrong pronoun for what we are trying to express. But I’ve found that choosing the right word, “you” or “I,” helps us express ourselves well. It also helps the listener have a better experience. When to Use “I” or “You” Using “I” is appropriate anytime […]
A lifesong is a beautiful thing. It represents your unique impact on the world. It is the impact only you can have. We are each uniquely equipped with strengths, passions, life experiences, and more. Each of these things combine to make us who we are. They also shape how we will affect other people. Unfortunately, […]
