Cheers to the Lessons of 2017

Cheers to the Lessons of 2017

2017 was not the banner year I had planned for. Quite frankly, it’s been less than stellar and yet it’s soaring highs cannot be overlooked. It’s lessons remain powerful. When so much does not make sense, I reach for three things, God, humor and a bottle of tequila. No, actually the third is friendship. I’m… Continue Reading…

5 Things I’m Loving Right Now!

5 Things I’m Loving Right Now!

Not long ago my Father passed away. My world was not turned upside down. In fact, it’s presently right side up. Unlike many, I knew it was coming. I had precious time to be with him, but also to prepare myself as I walked through then and now. As such, I want to share what’s… Continue Reading…

When Staying True to Yourself Becomes an Excuse

When Staying True to Yourself Becomes an Excuse

We’ve all heard the phrase “I’m just staying true to myself”. Am I right? Is it just me, or have you ever wanted to counter this possible excuse with, so are you really staying true to yourself? Let me explain. While staying true to oneself is honorable, there are times we can cleverly cloak a… Continue Reading…

The Beauty of Failure

The Beauty of Failure

It may seem counter intuitive to find beauty in failure, right? It’s amazing that the world we live in highlights big wins- you know, the glamorous side of success. Here’s to being encouraged to celebrate what goes on behind our failures.  In whatever realm of life, failure points out vulnerabilities. Being vulnerable whether in a… Continue Reading…

How to Use Food to Control Stress and Anxiety

How to Use Food to Control Stress and Anxiety

Food, stress and anxiety Stress-related illnesses like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure are climbing to epidemic numbers. Often stress is multiplied through our busy lifestyles. We struggle with deadlines, a to-do list that spans the Earth’s circumference, gnawing feelings of having forgotten something important like paying bills, or returning an overdue book or… Continue Reading…