It’s comical to notice how often we want other people to change. Sometimes we think we know what’s good for the other and we’ll say things like “I want them to do this or that because it will be good for them.” Of course, we do it from a well-meaning place. Sadly, our well-meaning intention ... [ Read More ]
Are relationships really worth the effort?
If there's one thing I'm becoming more and more certain of it's this: Relationships and friendships are important. So, so vital for a full life. In my humble opinion, of course. Here's why. In the past few weeks, dear friends, family and my awesome husband have truly pulled me ... [ Read More ]
Pain is just a symptom
I’ve had some neck pain in the past few weeks. I felt it quite high up in my neck as I lowered my head forward. I kept trying to release the pain and discomfort there, by feeling for knots or spasms in my neck. It didn’t seem to work. Frustrating! I asked my husband to help me since I wasn’t ... [ Read More ]
Connection – the New Currency
If you're anything like me, networking events can be one of those "Everybody says I need to... but it's so awful to be cornered by someone who bores me to tears. And I hate feeling like I don't know what to say!" type of things. I had the privilege of speaking with Lisa Marie Platske, a ... [ Read More ]
How to Get Mileage from Facebook
I started with Facebook very tentatively, only around 3 years ago. I was one of those “lurkers” on Facebook for a while – looking at other people’s posts, clicking a “like” here and there and never, ever daring to leave a comment. What if anybody disagreed with me? I’m a conflict avoider by nature ... [ Read More ]
What’s Hot Chocolate have to do with Relationships?
Written by Christopher Nevill. This short story is not original to me and what I have done is fiddled with it a bit to illustrate a point about our relationships. Look carefully at your relationship. Are you drinking the chocolate the other person has to offer or are you complaining about the way ... [ Read More ]