The Important Difference Between Talents and Gifts

1 year ago

What is the difference between a talent and a gift? I’d never clearly thought about the distinction, but the following…

A Pause for Some Candy

1 year ago

I'm a "vegetables and candy" writer. Those of you that know me from this blog read my vegetable writing—healthy, nourishing,…

Find Peace by Releasing Your False Self

1 year ago

In last week’s post, I shared the writings of Richard Rohr on how recognizing our false selves can bring peace.…

Find Peace by Recognizing Your False Self

1 year ago

The goal of this blog is to share my journey to find my True Self in hopes that it helps…

2 Keys to Finding Fulfillment

1 year ago

I am a master of self-deception. Time after time, season after season, year after year, I sought fulfillment in many…

Heal Conflict by Addressing the Hidden Emotion

1 year ago

Everyone on the subway car tensed. A hulking man had just staggered on at the last stop. He was obviously…

The Healing Power of Confession

1 year ago

I hate admitting I was wrong. It irks me. It’s humiliating. Humbling. Makes me feel like I’ve failed, maybe because…

The Freedom of Facing Your Shadow Side

1 year ago

I’m a master at lying to myself. Even after decades of work on personal development, I often try to hide…

3 Things I Learned About “Real Life” on a Writing Retreat

1 year ago

“Is this the real life?” Queen started one of the greatest rock songs of all time, Bohemian Rhapsody, with this…

A Birthday Reflection: 3 Reasons Life is Good

1 year ago

I’m getting old.  Now that I’m fifty-four, there’s no denying that I’ve become what my younger self considered “really old.”…