Downton Abbey and the Meaning of Life

2 years ago

“What is a weekend?” If that quote makes you smile, you’re probably a fan of Downton Abbey. The popular PBS…

The Life-Changing Power of Solitude

2 years ago

There is a simple, free, powerful tool of personal development that most of us avoid: Solitude. How do you react…

The Unexpected Challenge After Achieving a Dream

2 years ago

Every eye in the room was on me. I was sitting beside New York Times bestsellers. Authors who had been…

And Now for Something Completely Different…

2 years ago

Let me be honest right up front. For this post, I am not sharing a personal development lesson I’ve learned.…

The Illusion that Causes Violence in Ourselves and Our World

3 years ago

I love street magic. Seeing someone turn everyday objects into mind-bending illusions is fascinating. That’s partly why I resonated with…

The Lesson of the Shared Table

3 years ago

“Hey, would you like to eat with us?” I was sitting with a friend in an Ethiopian restaurant. The tall,…

Find Peace with Let Them Come, Let Them Be, Let Them Go

3 years ago

Something about this quote caught my heart: Let them come, let them be, let them go.culadasa It stirred a longing,…

Chasing a Dream of Your Head vs. a Dream of Your Heart

3 years ago

I stared at my computer screen in despair.  I was reading yet another rights report in a prominent book publishing…

Begin With YES

3 years ago

I have a gift that is also a curse. When presented with an idea, a suggestion or an opportunity, my…

Feeling Guilty? Give Yourself Some Personal Development Grace

3 years ago

I’d let a good thing die. After working hard to develop a consistent routine of volunteering at our local food…