Three People We All Need in Our Lives

5 years ago

I heard the panic in my son’s voice. Water from a burst pipe was rapidly flooding his bathroom and he…

3 Gifts I Gave Myself on my 50th Birthday: Forgiveness, Gratitude, and Hope

5 years ago

My recent birthday brought to mind this post I originally published in June of 2019. Given all that's gone on…

3 Simple Questions to Help You Fight Injustice

5 years ago

I noticed this post from February of 2018 was trending lately here at Becoming Yourself. Given the current social justice…

How to Hold Back an Ocean – Be a Brick in the Wall

5 years ago

I did not want to write this post. I have readers of differing backgrounds, orientations, spiritual beliefs, political affiliations, etc.…

What I’ve Learned About Myself from Writing 100 Personal Development Posts

5 years ago

This is my 100th personal development blog post. I took some time to reflect on the journey to this personal…

The Life Lesson I Learned from “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles” – Have a Point!

5 years ago

In the classic comedy movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Steve Martin delivers this biting line to John Candy: “When you’re…

Those Helpless and Isolated Feelings You’re Having? Here’s an Antidote

5 years ago

I’ve been feeling helpless and isolated lately. Helpless to do anything to make a real difference in the face of…

Feeling Stressed? Here’s a Simple Way to Find Some Peace

5 years ago

My recent bout with coronavirus blues reminded me of stressful week I had a few months ago before the pandemic…

How to Blow Away the Blues: Let It Out and Let It Go

5 years ago

I’m generally a positive person. Glass half full, look on the bright side, count your blessings, and all that. This…

Fight the Coronavirus Blues with a Personal Symbol of Hope

5 years ago

I’ve never been a fan of winter. Even as a kid, I hated being cold. Sure, I’d play outside for…