Live Intensely
January and February. The months, at least in the Northern portion and central strip of the USA, that can be the most depressing of the whole year. Those months that are too cold or too rainy/snowy to get out of…
Prioritize Yourself
Good morning, Monday. Good morning, World. That’s how I’ve been waking up. I open my eyes, look out at the morning sky, and greet the day. Some days, like this morning, I’m awake before dawn. On those days, I close…
My Coffee Mug’s Reminder
Usually, the morning coffee ritual takes place in a clear, 12 ounce mug, but a couple of weeks ago, I unearthed one of my mugs that had writing on it. For a while, I thought that I grabbed it because…
Do NOT Stop!
When I was a child, I remember my mom reading stories that mirrored this statement: The Little Engine that Could (“I think I can. I think I can. … I knew I could. I knew I could.”) or The Tortoise…
Importance of Taking Action
Have you ever thought someone was just full of a lot of hot air? All talk and no action? Full of empty promises? Have you ever thought that about yourself? I have. I can talk and plan and promise, but…
Exchange Your Criticism For Approval
The alarm goes off. You get up and look in the mirror. What do you see? Do you see the person you actually are? If so, do you approve of that person? OR Do you see the person you want…
