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Diverging A Bit

Claudia Brogan | February 13, 2010 | 3 Comments

As many other folks are mentioning here lately,  being a part of this community of Risk-Alert and gutsy folks is good for my spirit.  And I’m aware today of that risking-thing related to the latest way I’ve been employed (you know.. earning the bread and butter, or as I always say:  Heading to the office now [...]

Feel the feelings (yikes!)

Claudia Brogan | January 13, 2010 | 3 Comments

“What type are you?” is a question I began studying when obtaining a Masters Degree in counseling. I was introduced, then, to typology–understanding what makes a person tick by digging down to understand gifts, talents, differing strengths. We’re each built and carved out–certainly!!–as luscious and special individuals. Yet there’s some great wisdom in learning more about patterns of [...]

Go find that scented candle + light the light

Claudia Brogan | December 13, 2009 | 2 Comments

i had a fun conversation the other day with one of my great Susan friends. and as we chatted about trying to pay attention to our lives better, she asked me:  “what’s a good way to say that?”
and out of my mouth–before i even took a second to think–came the words “oh i think it [...]

living authentically by Noticing the No’s (one inch at a time)

Claudia Brogan | November 13, 2009 | 4 Comments

Maybe it’s just me, but I’ve been raised to ‘keep people happy’–to go along to get along–to nod and Agree. To play nice with others.
Yes indeedy, those are wonderful things.  But in truth, that Agreeing- mode tends to limit you when you have a differing opinion from the others, when you see it from a [...]