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Pandemic Pause Crossroads
No one knew it was coming. Life was going along at its normal pace. We were all doing our life, our work, our relationships and then, out of nowhere, came 9/11. We “cocooned.” We were afraid to go out, especially to an airport, any tall building or military base....
F.L.O.A.T.
My calm place, as the world swirls around us in it's own conversation, is my meditation practice. Each day I look to the calm inside beyond the appearance “out there.” The place where I connect to the Divine presence. Divine presence appears as Jesus at times, as...
The Failure Myth
Scott Hamilton won an Olympic gold medal and four World Championships. He was inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame. Scott is a fortunate athlete who also made a lot of money as a professional skater and commentator. Scott says he kept a tally of how many...
Set Boundaries for Healthy Self-Esteem: Part Two – Adult Children
In Part One, I discussed the fairy tale falsehood that what you do or say and don’t do or say is the ultimate cause of another’s happiness. You take on the unrealistic expectation that your job is to make others “happy.” You are NOT responsible for another person’s...
Set Boundaries for Healthy Self-Esteem: Part One – Kiddos
Setting and keeping boundaries are foundations for healthy relationships, healthy self-esteem and worthiness. Healthy self-esteem allows you to take care of yourself, your values and needs in a healthy relationship. The funny thing is that life constantly presents...
Re-Imagine. Re-Invent. Re-Tool. Re-Engage.
Linda takes you on her journey from professional dental consultant to Retirement Coach Failing retirement has been an interesting journey for me. Maybe once an entrepreneur, always an entrepreneur? Let me catch you up… A butterfly was once in a cocoon. Snakes...
When Are We Going to Get There?
Remember when you were on a road trip with your parents when you were a child? After riding in the car for a while you asked, “When are we going to get there?” As adults, people are still stuck in that thinking mode. It sounds like this… When am I going to be thin...
Forgiveness is a One-Way Street
No doubt about it, forgiveness is a tough one to wrangle our mind around. Our ego or conscious mind wants us to be “right” and to be justified in not forgiving. Forgiving can, on the surface, seem like being a doormat. Forgiving can seem like condoning the...
Give Yourself the Gift of Self-Care
Valentine's Day is just around the corner. Give yourself the gift of Self-Care. Self-Care is knowing AND doing what nurtures you – Body, Mind and Soul. Be sure you have defined your own personal mission. This gives you the juice to enjoy every day and to live...
Stuck Sucks Part II
After reading Part I of this Stuck Sucks series, you now have a clear vision for your future. Your vision begins your journey to manifestation. Action is next. A vision without action is a pipe dream. Action steps can bring up old mental tapes about why you can’t...
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