“I do! I do!” my daughters would exclaim when they were little and wanted to do something for themselves. Their father and I knew we needed to back off and let them try it on their own, standing at the ready if assistance was needed. These moments came back to me on Labor Day this […]
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The Informational Interview
We’ve all been on job interviews, and many of you have interviewed others for a job. Are you familiar with an informational interview? With this powerful research and job search tool, the roles are reversed. The job seeker is the one conducting the interview, with several goals in mind. First is to learn about new […]
Nobody Has Anything
A couple of weeks ago I reflected that I have nothing. It’s since occurred to me that I’m not alone. Nobody has anything really. That’s the conclusion I came to after reading another of Joel Goldsmith’s essays, one simply entitled “Gratitude.” According to Goldsmith, gratitude is like love, both of which emanate from God. “The […]
Mental Rehearsal is Easy and Effective
A favorite inspirational Olympic story I love to share with clients is that of Laura Wilkinson’s 2000 Olympic diving gold medal. Laura had been injured and unable to dive for three months earlier in 2000. I remember watching the competition with my daughters and telling them she didn’t have a chance when she was in eighth […]
Had Enough Mutations?
“But remember, if you constantly look to the effect, the visible form, you will create a mutation, a less-than-perfect manifestation.” ~ John Randolph Price I don’t know about you, but I have had more than my share of mutations. I just didn’t know there was a term for what I kept experiencing. Reading this explanation […]
The Power of Recognition
Twice I’ve been recognized by Rio Salado College as one of its Outstanding Adjunct Faculty members in the Business Department. Fewer than 5% of the 1100 adjunct faculty are awarded this honor, so I am proud and excited about this accomplishment. I work very hard to help my students in every aspect of their learning, […]
Living in the Divine Flow
I’m excited that one of my favorite authors, Steven Lane Taylor, has published a new book: Further Down The Stream, Volume 2: 54 More Tips for Living Life in the Divine Flow. For those not familiar with him, years ago Steven learned that by paying attention to his inner Spirit he could live in the […]
I Have Nothing
I had a breakthrough recently. In reading Joel Goldsmith’s essay, The Secret of the Twenty-third Psalm, I realized that I have nothing. I am a blank canvas through which God expresses Itself as health, wealth, and love, among other things. As that canvas, I experience many things such as wellness, jobs, relationships, and possessions, but […]
Dating For Mature Audiences
Everyone expects younger people to date, but what about Baby Boomers and beyond? With 39% of the population over age 45 single, there are some 49 million single, older adults in America. No wonder senior dating sites such as OurTime.com, DatingAARP.com, BabyBoomerDates.com, and Over40andSingle.com are so prevalent. As you explore these services, consider the following […]
The Complexity of Abundance
I read in one of my wellness journals that the reason we haven’t arrived at a cure for cancer yet is that there appear to be multiple causes. Researchers study environmental factors, nutritional variables, food additives, heredity, demographics, fitness levels, lifestyle, income, and even less quantifiable elements such as mindset, faith, and stress–all in an […]