life

  • Don’t Be “The Bigger Person”

    You’ve had a conflict with another person. Things may have gotten out of control and both sides are hurt. You may think the other person is at fault or at least at greater fault. At one point someone suggests you… Continue reading

  • What Is A Strong Person?

    On my Facebook page I asked “When you think of a strong person, what comes to mind?” Inquiring into behaviors, actions, thoughts and philosophies. The answers were many an varied. Some I resonated with, some I did not. What I… Continue reading

  • Intimidation, Intimidating & Intimidated

    Am I the only one who thinks about these types of things?? 😉 I sometimes feel like I am the odd one out, spending so much time analyzing the uncomfortable aspects of being Human. This week all the aspects of… Continue reading

  • When I Want To Give Up

    It’s supposed to be Spring here in South East Michigan. On my walk outside this morning I applauded my flowers who never give up even when they must push through the latest layer of snow. This vision really resonated with… Continue reading

  • Sisterhood – The Woman In The Mirror

    This endeavors to be one of the most significant pieces I have yet to write. The task seems daunting as I sit here with a blank screen. Yet emotions flood my heart and thoughts are whirring through my mind. I… Continue reading

  • Keep On Rising Anyway

    I was invited to share my RISING story in a global sisterhood group. When I finished with it, I decided I needed to share it even more. So here it is…in its entirety. (You might want to make a sandwich.)… Continue reading

  • Unconditional Love – What is it Really?

    This is a common misperception…that unconditional love and boundaries/standards are mutually exclusive!! Unconditional love means you love someone the way they are. This does NOT mean you have to be in relationship with them. Its kind of like loving dairy… Continue reading

  • Thoughts Or Feelings – Which Came First?

    Do our thoughts dictate our feelings or do our feelings dictate our thoughts? I had never given it any thought at all until someone asked me that very question one day many many years ago. Without much hesitation I answered… Continue reading

  • Anxiety Or Excitement????

    Did you know the brain does not distinguish the difference between feelings of anxiety and excitement? That feeling in the ‘pit of your stomach’ is a nondescript happening, that your brain interprets and labels. If you are prone to worry… Continue reading

  • A Bit About Trauma…

    Everything we are, do, think and believe is connected to our Qi. Therefore everything we are, do, think and believe affects said Qi. Trauma is a significant disturbance in our Qi. Often it is actually a predetermined event…one we ‘planned’… Continue reading