To laugh often and much;

To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;

To earn the appreciation of honest critics, and endure the betrayal of false friends;

To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition.

To know even one life has breathed easier, because you have lived.

This is to have succeeded.

The current state of world events is heart-wrenching, from the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, the devastation following the massive earthquake in Haiti, and the relentless global spread of the COVID-19 delta variant to the political polarity and incessant misinformation in its wake. Holding hope that the pain today brings a…..

Today I get to celebrate four decades of being alive on this amazing planet! I am so grateful for all the people who have been a part of my journey (you know who you are!) and everything that helps me live with a greater understanding and respect for life. For…..

Dare to believe. Dare to believe in something hopeful. Dare to believe in something worth feeling so intensely, something that fuels your purpose, your passion. Dare to believe in something that lights up your world and illuminates your path with its powerful flame. Be Bold. Click To Tweet Dare to…..

Good communication is essential to strong relationships. Communication is the glue that holds together relationships, families, and friendships. Also at work, communication is one of the most important skills. It’s often the difference between a project succeeding or failing – or even a business floundering or thriving. Yet most of…..

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Few things evoke a more reassuring sense of safety, stability, warmth, and comfort than going home. At home, we are afforded an escape from the hustle of the day. But if there’s abuse in the household, what’s typically meant to be a bastion of unconditional love and support can become…..

Here’s a brilliant message about being happy. It’s a loose English translation of  “Palco de vida” attributed to the Portuguese poet Fernando Pessoa (1888-1935) not Pope Francis as some online posts claim.  I hope it inspires you and helps you find the renewal of HOPE, HEALTH, and LOVE. Happy Easter…..

Birth is absolutely beautiful. It’s often a magical moment that comes right after tremendous pain. It’s a moving powerful mix of possibility, agony, and tenderness. So is rebirth. It’s time for rebirth! Although metamorphosis can be painful at times, it’s restorative and renewing in the biggest ways. Click To Tweet Now…..

Conflict is inevitable. No matter how hard we try to avoid it, we all become entangled by conflict in our personal and professional lives. In the workplace, clashes with coworkers might erupt because of disagreement on strategy, interpersonal friction, mishandled responsibilities, etc. Even with family and friends, conflicts will arise…..

Get in a beautiful state. If we’ve learned anything in the last year, it’s that life is uncertain – and that it’s up to each of us to choose what our experiences mean. Remember: life is happening for you, not to you. It’s time to call upon the best parts…..