Fellow Baby Boomers, it was our generation that embraced the message of peace and nonviolence taught by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Gandhi, and others so many years ago. We urged our parents’ generation (referred to today as Traditionalists) to do the same. I became aware this week that we need to continue to […]
Author: Joanne Deck
Joanne M. Deck, MBA, SPHR is a certified human resource professional, educator, public speaker, and author with expertise in leadership, education and training, careers, spiritual direction, and healthy dating relationships. She has over 20 years of corporate experience as an trainer, leadership coach, human resources director, wellness and management consultant, and customer service manager and was a Toastmaster, having achieved the levels of ACS and ALB. Joanne is also the author of Sane Sex for Singles, a three-time winning dating guide for the new millennium. Joanne was born in Rochester, NY and graduated from the University at Albany, NY with a degree in math and an MBA in human resources. She is the mother of young adult twin daughters and lives in Santa Barbara, CA with her husband, Roger. Joanne is currently working on her next book, Learning to Receive with Grace and Ease, aimed at helping people become more comfortable and skillful receivers. Her observation is that most people have the giving side of the equation down, but struggle with receiving.
When Others Receive
Is it hard to see others receive when you’ve been striving to receive and it just hasn’t happened? Valentine’s Day may be a joyous day for many, but for singles who long for a relationship, it can be a painful reminder of how alone they are. If you find yourself feeling discouraged and maybe envious […]
Should You Avoid Late-Night Eating ?
I’ve been asked this many times by my clients, so it’s not surprising that people believe that the time of day calories are consumed affects weight gain and loss. Generally speaking, it is the quantity of calories eaten, not the time of day, which has the greatest impact on weight. The leading weight loss company […]
Where Peace Begins
“As within, so without,” we’re told. For us to live in peace and nonviolence, we must first practice holding peaceful and nonviolent thoughts. This includes towards ourselves and loved ones, those we know, those we don’t know, and most of all, those who are violent and destructive. This last group needs our peace-filled consciousness the […]
Receiving or Taking?
Last week I attended the funeral of a very beloved man named Bob who clearly knew how to give. The chapel was filled for his service and those that spoke on his behalf consistently commented on his generosity and giving spirit. One speaker made a point to say that Bob was not “a taker.” […]
It’s Not Greek to Me
The benefits of Greek yogurt, that is. In fact, it’s the only kind I eat now. Greek yogurt is thicker than traditional yogurt because the liquid whey has been drained off. It has as much as twice the protein of the traditional kind; a six-ounce serving has as much protein as 2-3 ounces of meat. […]
I Want to Live in Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood
“It’s very dramatic when two people come together to work something out. It’s easy to take a gun and annihilate your opposition, but what is really exciting to me is to see people with differing views come together and finally respect each other.” ~ Fred Rogers
Giving Others the Chance to Give
I often write and speak about the many reasons why it’s good to receive. One of the most important is that when we receive, we simultaneously give. Yes, that’s right. What we give is the opportunity for the giver to give. This is not a trivial point, because giving is filled with rewards, and when […]
Some Memory Loss is Normal
Worried that you’re becoming forgetful as you age? Normal age-related changes in memory include forgetting part of an experience, temporarily being unable to recall a fact, or the need to use memory aids such as notes. With dementia, the whole experience is forgotten, the facts don’t return, and memory aids become less helpful over time.
Acting on God’s Behalf
If every person on the planet felt God’s love for them, if not all the time, at least on a regular basis, we would have peace and nonviolence in the world. While we can’t directly affect everyone, let’s start expressing God’s love in the form of appreciation, respect, and compassion for those we encounter.