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Common Threads
Through my years of working to help people realize the power that they have over their lives, I am repeatedly surprised and saddened to see their frustration at being “victimized” by the world around them. But magic and lessons happen every day. I see the magic in all of our everyday lives and share the lessons. I hope you enjoy my tales and share them.
Common Threads Articles
Have We Forgotten How to Laugh?
“Laughter is the best medicine.” Do you know who said it? Me neither. There have been so many who have said some version of that...
Celebrate You
Tomorrow is my daughter’s birthday and it’s the first time in several years that we won’t be able to celebrate in person. So I just...
Don’t Be Afraid of COVID-19 Variants—Just Follow the Fundamentals of Health
We have been taken on a very real and serious roller-coaster ride of health both physically and emotionally for the past year and a half....
Don’t Be Afraid to Give Honest Feedback
We have become so afraid of hurting someone’s feelings, that we have lost the ability to provide honest feedback. Sadly this act of “kindness” is...
Make New Friends But Keep the Old
I made a new friend this week. Well kinda. While out walking Meeker, our dog, I met a couple walking their two dogs. They just...
Lessons From the Road
A little planning and a little spontaneity can bring even more joy to your road trip adventures. Lessons from our recent adventure.
Hostile Work Environments
The world is reopening. It’s up to you to embrace and enjoy it, or risk perpetuating the fear, paranoia and misery of the past year.…
Live and Let Live
In the name of tolerance and inclusion we have become a society of division and intolerance. We should all simply be people. Fascinating, unique, complicated,…
Please Don’t Pass The Baby
Holding and cooing at a baby is a two way communication… while you may think the infant is adorable they may feel differently. Give them…
The Infectious Nature of Joy
On any day, in any situation we can choose to focus on the challenges of life, or the joy. With the choice of joy, we…
The Key To Doing The Things You Want To Do
I’m too busy…too tired…it’s too hard. Do these sound familiar? What are you missing out on by letting hidden excuses control your life?