There are achievements and people who have become the foundation of who you are. As Thanksgiving approaches, recognize them and celebrate that they can never be taken away.
Category: Inspiration
The Spirit of Independence
As you go about your day, enjoying parades and fireworks, barbecues with family and friends, and/or (hopefully) relishing a day of R and R, take a moment of pride in our ancestors for their foresight, courage and spirit of Independence that led them to lay claim to independence on this day!
Be the Light
At this time of year, most of us celebrate one or more holidays…Advent, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, the New Year. These holidays, often celebrated with candles that brighten dark winter months, focus on love and life, family and tradition, unity, renewal, faith and hope.
Claim Your 5%
If the weeks and seasons seem to fly by, and you wait for invitations to do self-enriching activities, here's a way to think about taking 5% of your time to allot to self care.
Nuggets of Gold
Most people want to make a difference in their community, and in the world. Sometimes, we are often our own harshest critics. A kind deed here or there might mean nothing to you when you do it, but it may be the exact nugget of gold someone else needs at that moment.
Finding Your Niche
I recently received an invitation to attend a landmark class reunion from high school. I seriously contemplated going, and probably would have, had my daughters not been returning to college the same weekend. I admit that I faced it with ambivalence. I was never one of the popular kids, and was occasionally the target of bullying, …
Out on a Limb 