Recently I went through a situation that left me feeling disappointed. Things didn’t go as I had planned and it left me standing there holding the bag, wondering what went wrong. No need to get into the details of the situation, because it could have been any disappointment really. We all experience disappointments and let […]
Side effects
Let’s be honest…when you’re awesome, you may not be like all of your friends, neighbors, and relatives. In fact, they might just think you’re a little weird. That’s OK. It’s one of the many side effects of being awesome. It’s called being a unique individual, someone who’s really not quite like anyone else. Someone who […]
Friendly reminder
Last weekend my daughter called me in tears to tell me that a friend of hers had passed away. A 20-year-old young man with so much spirit, and presumably his whole life ahead of him. Except that it didn’t work out that way. Instead he’s gone, leaving family and friends devastated. Even though I didn’t […]
Acatalepsy
For the sometimes small and unbending minds of human beings, it is impossible to comprehend the very unending nature of the universe. It is simply more than we can wrap our heads around. Perhaps we can learn about bits and pieces and gain understanding of a small corner of the cosmos, but beyond that, it’s […]
Flaunt your strengths
No animals were hurt in the writing of this blog… We live in a society in which many people feel as if sharing what we’re good at is to be considered bragging and somehow inappropriate. Well, I’m calling bullshit on that, right here and now. Time to recognize what you’re good at and honor your […]
Put on your big girl panties
Despite our best efforts, things don’t always go our way. Life brings disappointments, some big, some small. Things we can’t change, no matter how hard we try. And when we experience one of life’s disappointments, it stings. Sometimes a lot. Perhaps even venturing into the realm of pain and agony. Which sucks. What to do? […]