I’ve been thinking about my dad today. It’s my seventh Father’s Day without him. I was so grief-stricken the year he died, I begged my husband to let me skip the June remembrance that first year. Now I remember mostly the good times, the jokes, the fun. He was a good father and a remarkable [...]
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Father’s Day
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged coaching, conscious living, Father's Day, self-help, spiritual growth on June 19, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Elusive meditation
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged coaching, meditation, peace on June 3, 2011 | 1 Comment »
When I have a lot to do—in the office, at home, or even getting ready for vacation —I have a difficult time meditating. This morning was like that. It began with an unsettled feeling as I tried to coax my mind to join me in the present moment. But it would not be tamed. My [...]
Giving it up for Lent
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Advice giving, coaching, Lent, life coaching, spiritual growth on March 9, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I’ve been thinking for a while now about giving up something for Lent. As a child, I usually gave up candy. As I got older, I started doing something for Lent. Meditation. Spiritual readings. Daily entries in a Gratitude Journal. This year I’m reverting to the early years and giving up something. It’s something dear [...]
How do you “do money”?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged choices, conscious living, Energy of Money, Frivolity, life coaching, Money, responsibility, self-help, transformation on January 14, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I ran across a quote this morning: “How We Do Money Is How We Do Our Lives,” Maria Nemeth, PhD., author of The Energy of Money. It made me stop and think, Just how DO I “do money”? When it comes to money, I’ve always been careful and cautious. I don’t like to take risks [...]
A Year Without Drama
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged choices, coaching, Debbie Ford, Drama, leadership on January 7, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Last Tuesday night during leadership training class, Debbie Ford asked us if we could commit to making 2011 a Year Without Drama. Someone asked, “What does that mean?” Exactly! What does it mean? I think the circumstances of our lives become drama when we give them center stage, when we begin to encourage others to [...]
Getting Inspired
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Inspiration, life coaching, shelf-help, structures, transformation on September 23, 2010 | 2 Comments »
When I started blogging, I promised myself that it wouldn’t end up being another “have to” on my list of chores. I would only blog when I felt “inspired to do so.” But I haven’t been inspired lately. And then this morning in the shower, there it was! Inspiration! Pouring in faster than I could [...]
Pathway to Peace
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged cottage, life coaching, meditation, peace, self-help, transformation on August 20, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Going to the cottage has become part of my morning ritual. My soul has come to rely on it in much the same way as my body revels in morning coffee. Thus, sitting in my cottage rocking chair while watching the sun rise and sipping a hot cup of coffee has become this summer’s version [...]
The Power of Hidden Beliefs
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged awareness, beliefs, conscious living, life coaching, self-help on July 18, 2010 | 1 Comment »
My name is Barbie…and I am a recovering workaholic. Over the years, I’ve found myself working relentlessly through migraine headaches, stomach ulcers, and morning sickness that lasted well into the afternoons. Once, I returned to a transcription job the day after I had surgery to place two rods in a severely broken finger. I was [...]
BP should pay, right?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged BP, life coaching, responsibility, self-help, self-righteous on June 19, 2010 | 2 Comments »
I held a grudge against Exxon for over a decade because of the way they handled the Valdez incident. I wouldn’t buy gasoline at an Exxon station, and I wouldn’t invest in any mutual fund that held Exxon stock. I can hold a grudge (i.e., a righteous indignation) for a long, LONG time. You might [...]
