“Families are like fudge, mostly sweet, with lots of nuts.”
--Anonymous
I know the holidays can be stressful. When you put different people together from different backgrounds, with different expectations--well...sometimes it's hard to know how to handle it.
My younger brother, Dave,...
“Comparison is the thief of joy."
“The most valuable lessons aren't learned they are experienced."
"Your life is controlled by what you focus on. "
---Tony Robbins
This last year turned out way better than I thought. December is the month that I go through my journal and planner and look at what I have learned. AND what lessons I may have missed. I love this time of year.
I do have...
"Hope is the positive expectation of something great happening... and soon. "
---Jan McDonald
It has been said, “Man can live about forty days without food, about three days without water, about eight minutes without air...but only for one second without hope.” Many people...
"We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. "
--Winston Churchill
Magnanimity is a fancy word for generosity. I thought that might get your attention:) Generosity is the selfless act of giving with no expectation of anything in return. The beauty of being a...
"I don't know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know: The ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve."
--Albert Schweitzer
Over 200 years ago, a man in civilian clothes rode past a small group of tired and battled weary soldiers. They were...
“Self-care is how you take your power back."
--Lalah Delia
Eighty-three percent of workers are experiencing symptoms of burnout. Nearly 1 in 4 employees experienced the more severe signs, including reduced professional efficacy and cynicism towards coworkers and their jobs. This...