A MEANINGFUL LIFE “Living Life on Purpose” is a timely theme when starting a New Year.  Beginnings and endings continuously encircle our lives.  Morning sun dawns to remind us of new beginnings only to relinquish to the night moon.  The ebb and flow of life is most evident at the…

GRATITUDE BEGINS WITH THANK YOU Gratitude is derived from the Latin word gratia, meaning grace, graciousness, or gratefulness.  Robert Emmons, a prominent researcher on gratitude, defines it as “a felt sense of wonder, thankfulness, and appreciation for life”.  The application of these simple concepts of graciousness, wonder, thankfulness, and appreciation…

YOU ARE UNIQUE The dictionary defines Idiosyncrasy as a “characteristic, habit, mannerism that is peculiar to an individual”.  Who does not have personality peculiarities, oddities, or quirks?  Learning how to love every aspect of our individual extraordinariness is a quest worth pursuing so we may discover our most valued self. …

CHILDREN ARE PASSIONATE TEACHERS Children live life in the present moment with passion, emotion, and a sense of awe.  They are not bogged down with an inner critical voice.  They are naturally guided by an internal knowing that they are uniquely delightful.  They are alive with passion.  If we let…

LISTENING IS A GIFT Listening is an invisible communication interaction that enhances relationships.  Heartfelt and deep listening are rare gifts that we can give to others.   Allowing silence to enter our conversations holds the richest potential for demonstrating respect, care, and attentiveness.  It is an extraordinary person who can be…

WHAT IS YOUR TRUTH?  What does it mean to Speak Your Truth?  Truth telling is the practice of honestly expressing our ideas, opinions, and making direct requests with the expectation that we will be acknowledged.  The desire to be known, appreciated, and included are universal relationship bonds.  The human motivator…