When I was in the Navy, there was a part of me that felt protected and safe behind the armor of my uniform. The fabric, insignias and medals provided me an identity. I was really proud of that identity, and the higher that I went up in rank, the more protected and courageous I “unknowingly” […]
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Pssst…hey friend, have any thoughts on depression? I’ll bet you don’t like it. I’ll also take a guess and say it’s not a lot of fun to be around someone who is in a deep state of depression. You get depressed about their depression…you want them to feel better, happier, more joy again and being
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I’m bummed. Paco took his last road trip yesterday. For those of you who haven’t read my blog before, Paco is my amazing dog…my best bud…my big-hearted warrior…my co-pilot…you know, woman’s best friend. Now don’t panic, Paco’s fine. It’s just that the last couple of years, I’ve watched him get more anxious in my car.
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A few weeks ago, I was listening to Oprah interview Sister Joan Chittister. Oprah asked (and I’m paraphrasing here) how people could start to make change happen and Sister Chittister responded, “Do something.” I like that. A simple, yet complete response, just “do something.” So today, on Christmas, I thought I’d release a short blog
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Do you have a hard time silencing your mind? Do you have thoughts that seemingly come from nowhere and control you and keep you anxious and worried? Are you, like me, looking for more peace in your mind? There are some people who have the “your thoughts are not your reality” thing all figured out.
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It’s another tough conversation today, my friend. This one’s about inappropriate sexual behavior and language, much of which has been all over the media lately. I’m sharing from my own experience and perspective, and I am not looking to blame or shame either side. Do I have a solution toward making it better? Well, I
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“With communication, you bond; without it, you separate.” Karen Solt Having relationship problems? Having trouble honestly discussing them with your partner? That would not be unusual. Here’s the deal: if you don’t feel safe and valued in your relationship, you can’t communicate your true feelings; so, you don’t have an honest relationship…yet. This dishonest, non-communicative relationship
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“Many of our problems stem from attitudes like putting ourselves first at all costs.” — The Dalai Lama Yep, narcissism. We have all encountered someone who is so over-the-top arrogant that we label them “a narcissist.” But Narcissistic Personality Disorder is not something that we take should lightly or “sideline-diagnose” people with. A true narcissist
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“it’s possible to journey to this moment and forgive your past self.” A few days ago, I spoke to some women who are reclaiming their lives by taking courageous steps to overcome a past that includes either addiction, treatment programs, incarceration, domestic abuse, or a variety of these challenges. I feel blessed to be invited
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I’m currently traveling on a plane, sitting in the middle seat between two people I don’t know. I have, of course, formed an opinion about them, but I don’t really “know” them. That’s what we do, right? We make judgments and form opinions. It comes naturally, but those opinions say more about me than they
Everyone has an Opinion… Read More »