There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. ~ Washington Irving (1783 – 1859) I’ve been crying my eyes out for several weeks now. If the Irving quote has any truth to it at all, I’m on track to become Wonder Woman by Christmas. Why? This intentional [...]
October 10, 2010
Today is one of those days we recognize as once in a lifetime. This 10/10/10 is so particular. Unique. Balanced. Held. Complete. Perfect. It is only for today. It will never, ever, ever come again. Much like each day, really. Much like each one of us, truly. Every now and then the truth – that [...]
My Risk Today? Nutritionally Sound Eating
For some, healthy eating is a risk. What about you? Want to take the risk and join Laura Biering in letting go of something that no longer serves you? C’mon! You’re worth it!
Speaking My Truth, Voice Shaking
This picture was shared in Facebook anonymously, or at least it was anonymous by the time it made its way to me: I have no idea who took the picture, but it has been haunting me ever since I first saw it. It is no small thing to speak your truth, be your real self [...]
“the way it is with children”
Today I read an editorial on Anne Rice’s recent comment about no longer professing to be Christian. She claims to continue to be a “follower of Christ”, but rejects “being anti-gay, anti-feminist “. . . ultimately “anti-life.” . . . . her brief but brutal description of what Christianity has become. She refuses to allow the heart of her [...]
Risk?
Recently, I took a trip to Ireland with my husband and another couple. We had a marvelous time in that beautiful country. The people are so nice and friendly. I love it there. We were in a very old thatched cottage where we were to have a traditional Irish meal and hear storytellers and traditional [...]
Asking for what I want
Once I had an employer who told me that he always gave me what I asked for, because he had learned that I only asked for what I needed, and that granting my request would be good for the company, as well as good for me. I wish everyone felt that way, because I believe [...]
It’s not me, it’s you.
I went to see a consultant whose job it is, through her employment at a state organization, to advise small business owners on marketing and other business building strategies. I had worked with her previously, much earlier in my process of becoming an entrepreneur. At the time, I didn’t get much value from the interactions, but I chalked it up to one of several things: how “green” I was, what an unprepared client I was, or something to that effect. In other words, I made it my fault. When I went back to see her, being anything but green, I was hoping for a better result. However, at the end of our most recent interaction, I felt even less assisted than last time. And, to say the least, I felt more frustrated and misunderstood.
