Today I Am Tender: The Loss of Wayne Dyer

It’s the first day of school for my oldest kiddos, and I am so grateful they are together on the bus. I’m feeling emotional and so connected to them. I’d like to think I have many more years with them, but one never knows. I usually don’t live...

Kick Fear to the Curb…

I LOVE Halloween and this time of year. I’m a bit of a thrill-seeker in general, but something about the spooky nights and mischief in the air makes me come alive!   I’m sure you’ve all heard the words of Eleanor Roosevelt and others’...

What time is it? Now!

Sensei: “When is the time to strike?” Me: “When the opportunity presents itself!” Sensei: “Good, Grasshopper.”   Back in college I was training for my black belt in Isshinryu karate.  One of the codes of Isshinryu states, “The...

Whoa!!! Reigning in the One-Dimensional Woes…

I was engaging in one my favorite activities when it happened. It was the week before my half marathon. I made great time during my 12-mile training run. My average pace per mile was right on track with my race goal. And then my knee went all wibbly-wobbly,...

Tough Enough

I have always been a fan of action. Hard core action. I’m one of those people who used to be unable to sit still and just be. I felt I wasn’t ‘enough’ if I wasn’t constantly doing something. I’d ask, “How do I DO ‘being’?” I actually had a limiting belief that being...

The Affinity for Infinity

My 1-year-old son has had an obsession with the Number 8 for months now. It was actually his fourth word right behind, “Dadda”, “Momma” and “Cat.” He points it out and screams it everywhere he sees it…on a calculator, stacking block, the phone, wherever! I was...