So often we start a conversation with “How are you?” And often the answer is “fine” or “ok” and sometimes it’s “great.” But how do you really feel? How do you want to feel? Knowing how you want to feel is motivating and magical. Knowing can inspire action and act as a...
“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” Brené Brown. Seen, heard and valued sounds...
Have you ever had somebody reach out to you that you hadn’t connected with in a while, to say I’m thinking of you or let’s get together or remember the time we …? Have you ever had somebody you know casually or peripherally in a group reach out to say that something...
Today I’ll be exploring and writing with an intimate group in Write into Joy on the topic of gratitude. We will be exploring ways in which gratitude can add more joy and strength to our lives. And some of you joined me for 5 Days of Gratitude and tried out some of my...
I know that sharing gratitude, receiving gratitude and being grateful are all wonderful for me. In fact, I usually love to share, feel and receive gratitude and focus on the good. But in the past, sometimes a weird thing happened when I got stressed or sad or angry or...