During the session I led the group through a powerful visualization exercise, and encouraged each participant to step into the shoes of the clients, feeling their struggles, aspirations, and experiences. This exercise wasn't just about understanding their needs but about connecting with their humanity on a deeper level. As Henry David Thoreau eloquently put it, “Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eyes for an instant?”
Read MoreIn our fast-paced world, the concept of community might seem like a quaint relic of the past. However, my personal experiences over the last few years have profoundly shown me that being in a community, even virtually, is more relevant and beneficial than ever. Whether it’s working out with a friend or joining a meditation group, the act of coming together, even remotely, offers a multitude of benefits that enrich our lives in various ways.
Read MoreAlthough I’m a life coach, I’m also a woman reimagining her own life. My transformational path has been less about reaching a destination and more about understanding the journey itself. It’s an expedition paved not with certainties, but with the rich soil of self-discovery, where seeds of wisdom are sown by both teacher and student.
Read MoreThere are moments in life when we stumble upon something truly extraordinary that resonates with our soul and leaves an indelible mark on our heart. For me, one such moment was an unforgettable evening at Westminster Abbey, where I had the privilege of attending the Evensong choral service sung by the beautiful Westminster Abbey Choir.
Read MoreMy friend Beth and I recently spent some time in Paris. Making the most of our stay, we booked a tour each day and on the second day, we scheduled an adventure, booking a four-hour night bicycle tour of Paris. Little did we know that our journey would be filled with unexpected twists, heart-stopping moments, and unforgettable memories. A friend had recommended the tour and couldn’t say enough good things about her experience.
Read MorePicture two women strolling along the charming streets of Paris, enjoying the beautiful landscape and realizing they are unable to get to their destination. Both of their phones aren’t connecting to the navigation tool, and they need to figure out a plan, fast.
Read MoreWe bring our garden gloves, handheld rakes and shovels, then begin building our individually designed masterpiece. Although, the flowers are the same varieties throughout the pots, they are put together in unique and different patterns and no two are alike.
Read MoreAre you currently making time for you and giving yourself some much needed love? I’ve been on a mission to love myself for a while now, and even though some days I may not always get it right, I’m about a million times better than I was before.
Read MoreIn my adolescence years, my Mom enrolled both my sister and I into the Wendy Ward Charm School in hopes of teaching us all we needed to know about manners and social graces. In those early days after we graduated, my Mom would often refer to the school and lessons if she questioned how we completed a task she was sure we were taught during class. She’d say something like, “Didn’t you learn how to do that in Charm School?”
Read MoreShortly before the baby was born, Andrew asked if I would be willing to watch the baby one to two times a week. Although my head was telling me no, my heart was telling me yes. I didn’t have much help when my children were babies and I remembered how that made me feel. I felt alone, overwhelmed, and heavy-hearted.
Read MoreLast weekend I was invited to attend a community “State of the Union” event. I wasn’t asked because I was an elected official, but more importantly I was invited because I was a member of the community, a tax payer, and a stakeholder in my city. It was a nice opportunity to come together as one for a common goal: to make our community better.
Read MoreLately, I’d been feeling like my body was starting to let me down. Getting older shouldn’t mean doom and gloom. It should be about using what we have while making the most of it right now. Our amazing bodies support our physical being, mind, and soul.
Read MoreThe Merriam-Webster dictionary describes the meaning of envy as, “the feeling of wanting to have what someone else has.” Can you relate to these words? In this new year, I invite you to do and feel something radically different. It will take the pressure off comparison and will actually make you feel better, and dare I say satisfied. Read on my friends.
Read MoreChildren come to mind during the season that fill many with the wonder, and the magic of what might be underneath the Christmas tree or simply the feeling in the air . Looking back when I was a child, I can remember how excited my brothers, sister and I felt in the waiting, in the preparation, and in the anticipation of the season.
Read MoreThis past weekend I was able to spend time with my bestie and her husband at their cabin in Door County, Wisconsin. When we planned activities for the weekend, hands down, we wanted to make sure to add Newport State Park which is on the tip of the Door Peninsula to our must do list.
Read MoreThis past weekend, I was able to spend some the day with one of my childhood friends. We went to grade school and high school together. We were inseparable during our grade school years. Our sixth grade teacher gave us the nickname of the three stooges (me, Ronda and our friend, Mary). If I remember correctly Ronda was Moe, I was Larry and Mary was Curly. I’m pretty confident we liked to chitty-chat and giggle during class.
Read MoreHow many times have you said the words, “I have to ________(fill in the blank)?” Believe me, I can’t begin to count the number of times I’ve said that in my life. “I have to go grocery shopping” or “I have to go to work.” Imagine all the times you’ve said that in a day. Over the last few months, every time those words have left my mouth, I made an effort to exchange them from “I have to” to “I get to.” Doesn’t that have a lighter and happier feeling in your body?
Read MoreWhenever my children ask me what I want for my birthday, I can never think of a single thing. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of items I’d like, I just can’t think of any when expected to answer on the fly. Since my house backs up to a busy road in my community and I don’t have a fence, they thought planting bushes in between the trees already lining my property would help with privacy during the winter months when the trees were free of leaves. Planting evergreen bushes was the perfect gift and solution!
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