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Gentleness The term “gentle spirit” evokes thoughts of kindness, compassion, empathy, refinement, presence and quiet warmth. If I took a survey, I imagine most of...

Hostage Hall When major life transitions visit us, it can feel like we are walking a tightrope with no net. Worry and self-doubt are natural...

Expanding Our Self-Definitions As Americans, we highly value our independence. We often take our rights for granted. We expect, assert, and demand. We stand up...

The Game of Life    I have great admiration for professional golfers. They have a mighty career task. They plan their schedules a year in...

Emotional Maturity High-minded concepts are health food for the over-burdened mind. There is nothing like a good inspirational concept to lift our spirits and help...

Get Over It Have you ever tried to water a garden with a leaking hose? The more leakage from holes in the line, the less...

Mothering Matters It is a marvel how new mothers handle anxiety with the endless bombardment of information they receive about perfect parenting. Each stage of...

Transformation vs. Change The first leadership development corporation I worked for had the statement "To Grow and Progress is to Change" on their letterhead. A...

A Timely Vacation    Sad and Mad desperately needed to get out of town. They poured through brochures highlighting exotic locations until they mutually agreed...

All the Great Blessings   Spring has arrived and the tiny chirps of newborn birds permeate the air while the hummingbirds dart in an out of...

Tend and Befriend We all have stressors in our lives that are unique to the societal landscape we live in today. The fight/flight concept as...

The Third Choice I am from a family of 11 kids. Seven boys and four girls. I am second eldest, eldest girl. In big families,...

Moonlight Becomes You The current rains have turned our city green and lush, with the majestic hills as a backdrop and the dynamic, vibrant ocean...

The statement 'learn to live in the present moment' ranks right up there as a catch-all phrase that I would be hard pressed to...

Taming the Dragons and Demons of the Mind Many people are suffering from a malady that is widespread but seldom mentioned. It is particularly prevalent...