My computer problem-solving skills are rather limited. After I’ve performed a few functions, my “go-to” solution is to reboot. It’s actually rather astonishing what a simple restart can solve. The good news is that our human operating systems benefit from a restart as well. Sluggish? Repeating the same errors over and over again? New page …
Running a half-marathon stretched my identity. We all have areas we belittle ourselves in. It so happens, I’ve never been particularly coordinated. Thus I’ve never considered myself to be athletic. In fact, I’ve gotten hurt more than a few times. I’ve even broken bones. My mom still tells me when I’m leaving on a trip, …
There’s magical and then there’s miraculous. I’ve seen my share of both in the past few weeks. On Sept. 19th, I was an eyewitness to the birth of our incredible little granddaughter, Avery Joy. “Babies are God’s opinion that life should go on”, stated Carl Sandberg. I have to agree. In the midst of grave …
What inspires you? Identifying the often indefinable magic that reaches into the depths of your emotions and motivations to move you to action is invaluable but sometimes elusive. This week, while seeking inspiration (and time) to write, I laughed when I read Jack London’s words, “You can’t wait for inspiration. You have to go after …
Your flickering confidence is meant to be a flame of brilliance. My experience working with leaders is that everyone has moments of doubt and discouragement. You know… those moments of sheer panic when you question yourself and your own abilities. Some are simply more masterful than others at disguising their “moments”. A certain degree of self-doubt …
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Did you know you can buy happiness? Now that I have your attention, I’ll tell you how much it costs. Not much. This week, my husband brought me a simple bouquet of flowers from the grocery store. When he arranged them in water, he pulled out a single rose and put it in a slender …
Resolute. Committed. Determined. Nik Wallenda demonstrated and defined those words as I watched him walk a tight wire, 180 feet high, in downtown Sarasota recently. No safety harness – no net. The only options: do or die. As a spectator, I was nervous. I truly can’t imagine what was going through his mind. I wonder …
Rejection. Nobody escapes it and no matter how you paint it, it’s not pretty. Fact is, the greater your influence, the more often you’ll face rejection and criticism. “Don’t take it personally,” they say. Yeah, right. Easier said than done. Without developing a hard heart (who wants one of those?!), how do you handle it? Particularly …
It’s easy to get offended on a daily basis. With the political climate what it is, you have a chance to get your feathers ruffled every time you log onto Facebook! In the world of birds, ruffled feathers can indicate a number of things; the need to cool off, an attempt to appear larger because of being …
When I was a kid, I loved a game show Monty Hall hosted called “Let’s Make a Deal.” There were always 3 curtains (or doors) to choose from and if you picked the right one, you won something awesome like a new car. The wrong door held dud prizes, like a donkey. How many of …