Taking a leap of faith has been one of the most profound and transformative decisions I’ve ever made. I worked at the same accounting firm for two decades. My career provided stability. This stability offered a comforting sense of security. Yet, over time, I felt that this security was turning into a cage. My heart… Continue reading Taking a leap of faith
Category: Blog for the week
Enhance Your Conversations: The Three Gates Method
The Three Gates of Speech encourages mindful communication by asking if our words are true, kind, and constructive. In a fast-paced world, these reflections cultivate honesty, empathy, and positive dialogue, enhancing our interactions and relationships. Applying this framework can transform conversations, foster cooperation, and create a more understanding environment.
Marbles
She had read an article about trust and the marble jar. The author quoted Brene Brown: «Whenever someone supports you, or is kind to you, or sticks up for you, or honors what you share with them as private, you put marbles in the jar. When people are mean, or disrespectful, or share your secrets,… Continue reading Marbles
Let it go
She was diagnosed with a burn out and major depression on February 15th 2018. During her leave from work she had taken the temporary care of her two grandsons. She followed her treatment plan to the best of her ability. For anyone feeling depressed, here is the treatment plan as follows: Go to the therapist… Continue reading Let it go
Happy New Year
2017 is a prime number. I was born on a prime date, prime month and I was sure that 2017 would be my year to thrive. 2017 – My mother passed away from Alzheimer’s, my daughter’s father also passed, and I feel like I lost my daughter. She has not been the same since he… Continue reading Happy New Year
Focus
She had heard it said that you create your own reality, write your own story, you are the artist, the craftsman, the one holding the brush, the pen. She wondered how true this was, or if it was taken too literally. She had also heard it said that it is what you focus on that… Continue reading Focus
Reservations and clarity
Where to begin. She kept staring at her vision board that she had created just over 2 years ago. It contained pictures of her favorite travel destinations that she had been fortunate enough to experience. In addition there were pictures of her family. Then she had placed words, feel good words, to accompany the pictures.… Continue reading Reservations and clarity
Powerlessness, resistance and hope
There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.” Dalai Lama XIV. Such a beautiful quote., she thought to herself. Yes, this is the ultimate goal, to be able… Continue reading Powerlessness, resistance and hope
To should or not to should – that is the question.
What is the goal of this piece? What is the central theme? How will it flow and present itself? How will this piece be laid out? How will this piece end? What is the conclusion? This is what I ask myself every time I write. I have not written a full piece of anything in… Continue reading To should or not to should – that is the question.
As good as it gets
I have been back at work for about a month now. My vacation was…..well………perfect. I suppose the sign of a good vacation is coming back and feeling ready to face whatever life presents to me. I had taken the time to re-energize or re-align myself. I felt like I was in touch with me again.… Continue reading As good as it gets
Reflections 