At my age, I’ve done most of my big risking. (Although writing monthly blogs is a hug risk for me!) I get it that I still take risks every day but probably the biggest risks I’ll ever take, have been taken. I was driving just the other day and listening to a new Celtic Women [...]
In the Face of Odds Stacked Heavily Against Me and Almost Certain Failure, I Risk…
Ok, you guys – this is a big one. At least for me, it is. Though those who’ve gone before me on this path, both those who were successful and those who failed, agree it was a big one for them, too. It’s had it’s hands around my neck since I was 23. I’m turning [...]
Time To Dive In
Well our team of 15 folks participated in the Seattle Big Climb a few weeks ago for the Leukemia and Lymphoma society. I took a risk back in Nov. to start a team and train them all twice a week until the event. They all did really well. The best part was the connections everyone [...]
Living Into New Skin
Well, I did it. I actually submitted an article for publication. I’ve thought about doing this, talked about doing this, imagined myself doing this for years and suddenly one day last October, I did it. I’m not sure what made the difference. I had just given a presentation telling about my experience of grief over [...]
Risk Telling People Why You Love/Like Them
I have a new friend. Her name is Blynn. I only see her once a week but I look forward to seeing her because I’m so happy when I’m with her. She’s so full of life. I keep thinking I need to call her and invite her to come for a cup of tea but [...]
Dare I ask?
I decided about a month ago that I would pick up the phone and start asking people questions. I’m constantly asking questions inside my head: how can I give my daughter the education she needs? What’s the best way to support my aging mother? What do I want to do with my career when my daughter is [...]
Ask For What You Want
Most people don’t have a problem asking for what they need. You can justify a need. It’s a scary thing to ask for what you want. You expose your vulnerabilities. You open yourself up to the possibility of NO as an answer. You might find your desires being scrutinized, questioned, or ridiculed. And yet, if [...]
The Risk of Relaxing
I’ve taken two tremendous risks in my life: starting a small business, and choosing to homeschool my daughter. In both cases, I’m doing something that plenty of other people have done successfully. I have mentors to guide me, friends to support me, and a belief that the rewards will far outweigh the risks. But I [...]
