Today I’m in contemplation mode. And I’m feeling full of the richness of life. And maybe when it’s winter, we appreciate being and feeling full more during this time of year. So how do changing seasons affect us on a deep level in almost everything we do both outwardly and inwardly? Discover the important factor that helps you to determine how you want to be, do, have and enjoy in life.... Read More
Growing Ourselves in the New Year
It’s a new dawn. It’s a new day. And a New Year is coming! Do you have your list of resolutions all prepared yet? My advice is skip it. If you’re interested in personal growth -- working on yourself -- then I have two strategies to share today that will speed you along your path much faster than traditional resolutions.... Read More
The Energy Boost From Fear
Did you ever want something sooooo bad in life? And then you gave up going after it, or you quit? Was it because you lacked confidence? Or you felt (or someone told you) you couldn’t do it? Perhaps, you didn’t see any results. Or maybe you weren’t able to take the next step because of Fear. Even when we know the effort is worth it, we can be stopped dead in our tracks by Fear. In today’s post, I’m going to share how to build confidence from Fear, increase your energy and have fun in the process.... Read More
French Talk: The Art of Discourse
French people enjoy a high level of discussion, so I’ve heard and read (Sixty Million Frenchmen Can’t Be Wrong by Jean Benoît Nadeau and Julie Barlow). Yes, the French care about your opinions and why you feel a certain way, but what truly interests them is how you express yourself. Eloquence it turns out is of prime importance.... Read More
Light Up Someone’s World
Here’s a way to add some joy to your day and perhaps help to get you on an even keel when you’re facing a day of bustle, hustle or rushing around. Even if you’re having a great day, this will help to make it better.... Read More
Living in the Grey Zone
Have you considered living in the grey zone? According to the English Oxford Living Dictionary, the grey zone is an intermediate area between two opposing positions; a situation, subject, etc., not clearly or easily defined, or not covered by an existing category or set of rules. What can happen when we choose to live in the grey zone, and why are French people comfortable living there?... Read More
8 Lessons to Achieve Your Dreams
Is there something in life that’s made all your dreams come true? Perhaps there are some lessons you’ve learned along the way that you believe changed or are changing your life in a truly positive manner. It's not often that we know what the outcome of our undertakings will be and many times the difficulties, struggles and hardships we encounter along the way turn out in the end to benefit us in some pretty amazing ways. Let me share with you some important life lessons that one former female competitor learned from the sport of tennis.... Read More
Beach Nourishment
Today I’m going to share some wonderful ways your senses go to work for you while you’re at the beach. I know the countdown to the end of summer has begun. But I don’t want that to stop you from heading to the water. Plenty of warm days are left. The beach has special things going for it, and hopefully, you may find... Read More
Dem Bones, Dem Bones
My visit with the orthopedist didn’t go exactly as planned. For a couple of weeks now, I’ve been ramping up my walking game. I’ve taken some long walks up to 2.5 hours, 1.5 hours and walking around the perimeter of a shopping mall and up and down all the parking rows. Wherever I found an opportunity, I walked. But it wasn’t long before there was a lingering discomfort... Read More
A French Saying
“Où le Dieu a vous semé, il faut savoir fleurir.” Wherever God has planted you, you must know how to flower. Some years ago while in France, I visited the town of Grasse and the Fragonard Musée du Parfum. It was here that I first experienced the aroma of Lavender. It did not occur to me at the time that there could be lavender farms back in the United States.... Read More