The Shore of Dreams
As I journey with the “Joy Tribe” on the 21 Days of Joy, we have made our way to what, at first, seemed to be the “Sea of Uncertainty”. It’s that place in our consciousness where anything could happen and … Continued
The Awe-full Truth
If you want a more positive attitude in life, one aspect of positivity to cultivate is awe. This past weekend, I led a workshop on increasing positivity and a man named Michael gave me a new perspective on awe. He … Continued
Relationship Blasting Zone
The fourth danger zone for relationships is more like a blasting zone. It’s when the unexpected big challenges come along: an illness, a job loss, a career transition, a death in the family, a move, a betrayal, a financial crisis. … Continued
Bye Bye “Baby”
Last post I talked about the stress on a relationship when the baby(s) comes along. At some point that baby is officially grown and moving out. There will never come a time when you stop caring for that “baby” but … Continued
And baby makes three…four…or more
The birth of your first child is such a blessing, when the baby is wanted, but it’s a mixed blessing. You are entering the most challenging class the School of Life has to offer: Parenthood. I remember thinking, despite all … Continued
Where did you put my stuff?
The first danger zone is moving in together. When we decide to do this we are usually in love and we are thinking more of a good thing is better. However, once under the same roof, we have to negotiate … Continued
Relationship Danger Spots
We all know how great we feel when we first fall in love. Sixteen years later, I can close my eyes and remember the chemistry, the poetry, the sweetness of that time. But the obsession of those days fades so … Continued
The Dreaded Limbo
On a recent morning I was rushing to a meeting and got caught by the inevitable red light. As I sat there, I realized I could focus on stressing over the delay or just sit and appreciate the moment, the … Continued
Confused. Stuck. Lonely. Overwhelmed. Scared. Grieving. Angry. Empty.
Nobody likes those feelings. We long for clarity, peace, and a sense of connection to life and the people we care about. But the feelings persist with no end in sight. We’re often mad at ourselves to boot because somehow … Continued
Live life fully and death holds less grief
In the end it all comes down to this… How would you finish that sentence? What is your “this”? I’m going to share my ending with you, but I’d love for you to pause right now and write out your … Continued