Lola is my brother-in-law’s seventy-five pound Old English Bulldog. She is meaty and thick and built like a Mack truck and she has a heart of pure gold. She is a masterful example of living a contented life. Sure, she is a dog and is not encumbered by the trappings and responsibilities of human life….
Continue reading →It is interesting how one word can entirely change the meaning of a phrase. In today’s fortune, we would expect it to say “You are always welcome at gatherings.” Being welcome at something implies being on the receiving end of an invitation. Someone else has initiated the gathering and you are welcome to attend. Instead,…
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Commitment is self love in action. I learned this concept recently from thought leader Chris Brogan. I suppose at some level I knew this deep down all along. But Brogan stated it so simply—in context of growing both our lives and our businesses—I just had to share. To paraphrase Chris, he said: Commitment is a…
Continue reading →Our relationships with other people can be the source of our greatest happiness, joy, and fulfillment. They can also be our greatest source of frustration, disappointment, and grief. We hurt the ones we love as they say. Is there a surefire way we can improve our most cherished relations? I offer up two possible solutions…
Continue reading →Before anyone accuses me of being insensitive or flippant, please know that I am not making light of anyone who has suffered genuine psychological trauma. My heart truly goes out to anyone traumatized in any way and I hope they are able to find the professional assistance and inner peace they seek and rightly deserve….
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