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The Empty Nest is the Easy Part…
You know when you decide to just run to the store for one thing and you think you can stealthily sneak in and out? Let’s say, hypothetically, you don’t have a stitch of make up on, you’re wearing your ex’s over-sized flannel shirt with some indistinguishable stain down the front, with yoga pants and your…
Read MoreWhat I Learned on My Winter Vacation
There’s something about time away from your day to day routine that seriously pulls you out of your head space and deeper into meaningful reflection. Have you noticed that? It’s like having an aerial view of your life from the clouds. For a myriad of reasons, I’ve had quite a bit of personal travel lately and…
Read MorePermission to be excused, please?
Do you ever wish someone could write you a pass to get you out of your responsibilities for a day or two? Or better yet, a break from others’ perceptions of your responsibilities? I’m reminded of an episode of The Wonder Years where the mom went on strike to inspire her slacking family to help out around…
Read MoreIt’s Just Stuff
I’ve never been particularly attached to my belongings. In fact, not unlike many of you, I too have historically fallen prey to the notion that material wealth somehow separates us from spiritual connection. Fortunately, a little well earned life experience has allowed me to release that misnomer, but still there’s very little that I can’t live without.…
Read MoreTo Resolve or Not to Resolve
That is certainly the big question up for most of us this time of year. I admit that I am not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions…mostly because it sounds like work and I, quite frankly, don’t need another thing on my “to do” list. That said, there’s something about a fresh new year…
Read MoreWhat Do You Wear to a Pity Party
I got a note from someone the other day that said, “I sense that something is wrong, yet your life is perfect, so how could that be?” Are you kidding me?!!! My life is great, don’t get me wrong, but it’s not for lack of the same crap that everyone deals with. I’m a Bliss…
Read MoreThe Heart of the Matter
So, I was out walking the trails with my fitness coach and she made an interesting observation about me. “When you walk, you tend to lead with your head.” she said. “Try leading with the core of your body and you’ll get better results.” Of course, she was absolutely right. But quickly I began to…
Read MorePretend People Love You
I kind of pilfered this week’s “small change” from another coach because it’s just too good not to share! In Martha Beck’s article on peace of mind, she offers several suggestions, but my favorite was this one: “Pretend people love you!” So I tried it…and guess what?…………..It works! Imagine how differently you would show up…
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