Thoughtful Thursday on Courage
For Thoughtful Thursday on Courage, I recently was inspired by an article written by author and Jungian Analyst, Clarissa Pinkola-Estes, about being courageous. It takes a lot of courage to live these days because of the ability we have of knowing and seeing all of...
Happiness Tip from Italy: Non-judgment = Acceptance
In my coaching work and during my Italy Retreats for Women, one of the happiness 'sweet life' principles we focus on is Acceptance. Many of you may understand the word non-judgment more than acceptance, but acceptance implies more actively allowing what is. Have you...
To Do Lists & Open Books
I love to open a book — a good one, still not used to reading my iPad — the sharp edges pressing into my hands, not being able to read in the sunshine. But open a book, and I think I smell the ink, and the worn wood crushed to make the paper offered up to me and other...
Thoughtful Thursday: Independence Day Celebrated
We are lucky to celebrate freedom. We are all reminded during Independence Day celebrations in the United States to be grateful for our freedom of speech, freedom to travel freely, and so much more. My life's work has been spent helping others (and myself) to...
Thoughtful Thursday, Grief and Loss of a Pet
It is always an adjustment when you have Grief and Loss of a Pet. They are family members, who live a much shorter life than most other family members. Sheeba, our 19 year old cat, died peacefully yesterday, as I told her how much we all loved her and what a wonderful...
Thoughtful Thursday: Beyond Expectations
Expectations: There is a fine line between visualizing what you want your life to look like, and being attached to the outcome. The expectations can be like handcuffs, locking us into a jail sentence. Ranting and raving if we don’t get it. My client said she expected...
Happy Earth Day – Five Tips for Earth Day
Today is Earth Day, a perfect opportunity to pause and reflect on the gifts that planet Earth has given us. As I've written about in past blogs, expressing our gratitude is a way to add happiness to our lives. Take time today to list five things for which you are...
Celebrate International Day of Happiness
Friday, March 20, 2015 is the third annual International Day of Happiness as declared by the United Nations. It was inspired by the leaders of Bhutan who believe that the spiritual well being of citizens and communities is given as much importance as their material...
Top Five Resolutions
Happy New Year! May this be a year that is fulfilling and fun! I've written my dreams for the year, and have taken baby steps each day toward them. I've already stumbled and fallen, but I started again today. I've learned over the years not to get down on myself when...
Thoughtful Thursday – Gratitude Quotes
In this season of gratitude, I offer you some of my favorite gratitude quotes. In reality, we don't need to celebrate Thanksgiving Day to practice gratitude and appreciation. Let's make every day a thanksgiving day. Remember to write everything you're grateful for...
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