How One Word Can Make 2018 Better for You
My cousin married a wonderful woman who serves others with boundless energy and thinks deeply at the same time. For years we’ve enjoyed searching conversations that challenge both of us to move beyond […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions You Don’t Want to Make for 2018
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? I like making them because I know the surest way to accomplish nothing is to aim for it. I’ve resolved to spend more time writing in 2018.
How Lighting a Christmas Tree Will Brighten Your Life
Americans love Christmas trees. We see them everywhere now that Thanksgiving is over – on cars, in homes, yards, stores, offices and lobbies. One enthusiast in Massachusetts […]
The Amazingly Simple Prayer that Will Leave You Thankful and Peaceful this Season
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash The holidays usher in a wonderful time of celebration and togetherness. They also bring extra work, worry and strong emotions. We need ways to stay focused on […]
How to Make Peace with Someone You Care about before the Holidays Begin
Photo by Laurence Cruz on Unsplash Holidays are joyful, right? Not always. We enjoy gathering, giving and celebrating but there’s another side to the story.
How to Build an Enjoyable Marriage That Lasts
Do you enjoy your marriage? I hope so. I still remember hearing my friend’s grandmother say when I was young, “There’s nothing better than a good marriage and nothing worse than a bad […]
The Smartest Way to Respond when Trouble Strikes
Photo courtesy of Unsplash Life is hard and dangerous. Reports of devastating hurricanes and now mass murder break our hearts. Disasters dominate national news while private catastrophes unfold around us. A steady diet […]
How To Tame a Really Scary Conflict Before It Spins Out of Control
Photo courtesy of Unsplash Unwanted and upsetting conflicts happen. They’re as old as human history. A client of mine named Christine encountered a difficult conflict one time. She didn’t know what to do […]
Storm Watch! 4 Ways to Get Ready
It’s awful to think of Hurricane Irma approaching our shores on the heels of Harvey. Folks in Irma’s way are preparing for trouble. They’re fleeing homes they may never see again. Normal […]