personal development

  • The Inter-Dependent Relationship Model

    You’ve heard of independence, right? Dependence? And co-dependence?  But how often do you hear of interdependence? This is not surprising in a society that uses fear as a tactic to motivate us. Imagine making a journey across the country, before… Continue reading

  • To My Child On Mother’s Day

    My Dear Child, Being your mother has really always been about me. It was my choice to be your mother. It was my choice, not yours. You don’t owe me anything. I chose freely. Not only did I choose to have you,… Continue reading

  • The Art of Being Misunderstood

    Being judged by another is painful…and timely, as I just finished hitting ‘publish’ on my conflict resolution piece entitled “Don’t Be The Bigger Person”. (The judgement is not related to the article, but rather a response to an unrelated post… Continue reading

  • 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

  • A Universal Energy Healing Meditation

    Look, I get it. You are sitting there, desiring a better life, but your financial resources are already stretched to the max. You are making ends meet, barely – or maybe they aren’t even meeting. You desire to pursue a… 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

  • Judgement(al)

      Feeling judged is no joke. It can unnerve even the steadiest of beings. The question we have to ask ourselves is ‘why is this bothering me?’ The experience of being judged is common, but feeling judged is something altogether different.… 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