I received a message the other day from a musician friend who was devastated by a caustic, critical remark left on her Facebook page. After reading the trash that had been thrown in her direction, I wrote her a note of encouragement. Here are some of the suggestions I shared with her. Now if only I can follow my own …
What Do You Do When You Don’t Feel Like Doing It?
This morning I woke to a beautiful day and the certain reality that this blog post needed to be written. Outside my window the mountains beckoned and I could hear the fish from a nearby pond begging me to bring worms. There were dozens of things I wanted to do and one thing I was obligated to do. I love …
Slay Three Dragon Myths – Embrace One Truth – Live Fully Alive
Today I received another message from a person who read my book Fully Alive and finally took the first step toward discovering the joy of living again. I have been thrilled to hear from people who stepped back from the brink of suicide and reached out for the help they desperately needed. Each of these people recognized that they had …
5 Tips on Handling the Ups and Downs of Life
I am currently on a sabbatical in the beautiful mountains of Colorado. During my time here, I recharge my batteries and restore my body to some sense of physical shape. (Round is a shape) Yesterday I hiked 4 miles up and down high country ridges and valleys. A total of 3000 ft up and 3000 ft down. By the time …
What is the Secret to Taking a Leap of Faith?
When my daughter Traci was just a little girl, I watched as she moved to the edge of a staircase and peaked over the edge. She was only about 8ft in the air but it was a huge jump for a tiny girl. She was about to demonstrate the secret to taking a leap of faith.