When you think of the word "family," several images may come to mind. You may have snapshots of good or difficult experiences you've had with your own, or the pictures that many of us drew as a child - two adults, two kids, a box-house with a triangle roof, and maybe a pet. But further than the image of what "family" is, the word may evoke some intense emotions. There is no continue reading...
It Is Not About The Cards You Are Dealt, But How You Play The Hand
Inspiration comes in all shapes and sizes; you often find it when you least expect it. In fact, you usually find it when you least expect it. Which is exactly what happened to me when I was "introduced" to Sparsh Shah. This amazing young man is one of those people who just stands out, but maybe not for the reasons you would expect. My kids, my husband and I watch the show continue reading...
The Things That Make You Strange Are The Things That Make You Powerful
When we are little, all we want to do is fit in. We want to make friends, find similarities, and get along with others. It is what we hope for and what our parents hope for. It is important to be able to relate to other people, see what they're about, enjoy the things that you have in common, and learn to communicate with people outside of your family. But then, we start to continue reading...
Some People Feel The Rain, Others Just Get Wet
When you think about your world, do you tend to be a glass half full or glass half empty person? I don't mean the person you portray to the public - I mean in your heart of hearts, known only to you. Do you usually think that everything is going to be okay? Or are you pretty sure that it won't be? One isn't better than the other - they both have their benefits - but it is about continue reading...
Change Your Expectations And Find Your Happiness
Everyone has expectations. We expect certain things out of life, out of our day, out of our relationships, and out of ourselves. It is incredibly important to have expectations so that you know what you are willing to accept and what you are striving for. You can't live a healthy, full life if you expect nothing out of it. We even ask children, "What do you want to be when you continue reading...
You Can’t Always Look On The Bright Side
One of the things that I think most of us can agree on is that women are fixers. We are always in the "business" trying to fix something - or actually doing it. We are good for that! We are dependable that way. But when a problem doesn't have a solution, we feel stunted. We feel like there is something we should be doing - yet, there is nothing to do. And sometimes, that truly continue reading...
Get Busy Living Or Get Busy Dying
Life is full of ups and downs. It is a roller coaster that sometimes we'd rather get off than climb the next hill. We get tired. Adulting can be difficult! But when you strip all of it down, it really comes down to a very black and white decision. You can get busy living or get busy dying. When my husband and I were first married, we had dinner with a few people from a car continue reading...
Take A Leap Of Faith And The Net Will Appear
Taking chances can be extremely intimidating. You never know what might happen and you never know what the results will be. That said, taking chances can also be extremely rewarding and lead you down paths that you never knew where there. One of my favorite Indiana Jones movie moments (next to "Son, I'm sorry - they got us") is when Indy has to take a leap of faith from the continue reading...
Be The Good – With Your Clothing
One of my favorite ways to feel empowered every day is to wear clothing that reminds me to be. As I look at my wardrobe, it makes me giggle to see that somehow, more than half of the T-shirts that I wear regularly are from the Cents of Style empowerment line. I love this company and I love the message that they share. It is the same one that I try to live every day. Here are continue reading...
Forgiving Is Not About Forgetting Or Absolving, It Is Taking Your Power Back
A few weeks ago we talked about apologizing for the mistakes we've made, so this week I want to talk about the other side of the coin - forgiveness. I think that forgiveness is seen in two different ways. First, we see forgiveness as something generous and giving when someone has wronged us inadvertently or approaches us genuinely. There is usually hurt in relation to the continue reading...