I Believe in Fairy Tales

I believe in fairy tales.  No I am not delusional and I do not see fairies or dragons or own a glass slipper.  But I can imagine them all!  And that my friends is the key to living a life with hope!  Fairy tales give us examples of not giving up; of believing in...

Fly like a Baby Bird

Have you ever seen a robin’s nest with baby birds?  The mama bird brings food to her babies and keeps them safe and warm.  But eventually she recognizes the time when they need to take flight and be on their own.  Of course these babies are used to the safe,...

Take a Break

Last Thursday I placed a sign on my office door that reads “Temporarily closed for Mental Repairs.”  Six days later I am wrapping up my vacation and getting ready to return home.  I have been on a girls trip and left behind my responsibilities and burdens....

Confidence

The Composition of Confidence Some people have the look of confidence radiating from them.  Others cower and their body language shows their lack of confidence.  So what’s really going on? Merriam-Webster’s definition of Confidence is: a feeling or belief...

Simplify

My home office is almost always best described as organized chaos.  I also find myself most productive when I have multiple projects, responsibilities and/or deadlines.  Upon reflection, neither of those statements are in my best interest or show signs of being...

Your Story

We all have a story.  While many famous, and even some less than famous, people have written autobiographies, we all have had a life with an interesting, challenging, heart-breaking, achieving or possibly shattering episode.  Some share their stories with others,...