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Get Ready for Something Good (Part 1 of 2)

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Today’s article had been sitting in draft form, for a few months. When I completed the final version, it was the week of the Las Vegas shooting. In light of that tragedy as well as the recent string of hurricanes and fires, I hesitated before broadcasting the subject line: “Get Ready for Something Good.” However, as I considered this article’s message — having an even approach and dealing with the reality of current problems while inviting, preparing for, and working for good — it feels especially relevant, both in our individual lives and in our world. As always, I’m interested in hearing your thoughts. Read more

Regroup, Refocus & Recharge

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Time to Regroup

During a recent conversation with my Connecticut mastermind group,1 one of my coach friends described having several potential opportunities in play. Investing her time and energy in multiple directions was making her feel scattered and unfocused. By the end of the conversation she concluded: I need to take a breather right now and get grounded and back in balance. In hearing herself say these words, she knew what she needed to do. That’s the value of tapping into your inner circle – people who will listen, hear what you’re saying, and give honest and helpful feedback. Read more

Rewire Your Brain

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What’s All This Brain Talk?

Google the word “neuroplasticity” and you’ll find numerous articles on the latest advances in brain science. While new findings in brain research have been popularized by the mainstream media since the 1990’s, even more significant discoveries are being made in the 21st century. Read more

Renewing You

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Wipe The Slate Clean

January 1 brings up mixed feelings. We want that clean slate, yet as we switch out of the holiday rhythm and head back to work, we also face the lingering issues and unfinished tasks of the prior year. Is the New Year really a fresh start? Despite the legitimate work that continues regardless of the date on the calendar, the answer to that question is yes. Even if certain challenging realities remain, January is an opportunity to bring a fresh perspective to them. Read more

Do It Beautifully

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The Full Translation

When I was growing up in Mt. Vernon, NY, my best friend, Luisa, lived around the block from me.  We would take turns meeting at each other’s houses to play or do homework, usually some combination of both.  Over Luisa’s house, a regular routine would be to sneak into the kitchen’s walk-in pantry and head for the big jar filled with the most scrumptious cookies made by Grandma Luisa, after whom my friend was named. Sometimes the cookies would still be warm, having been added to the jar straight from the oven.  They were round like a biscuit but spongy on the inside, and lightly brown on the outside with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar.   Boy, were they good! Read more

Expanding Your Horizon

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Winter Stirrings

Last January, I shared with you my intention to set goals for the year with a bit less structure, allowing my vision to guide me in a more intuitive fashion, with an emphasis on flexibility.  The winter that followed was full of stirrings and events that underscored the intention I had set.  I had a calm feeling, however, that the stirrings would somehow move me forward.  I didn’t know what they meant – just that a shift was occurring. Read more

What Do You Intend?

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(#5 of 7) from the series: Does Positive Thinking Really Work?

Intention Guides Your Actions

A mother was preparing to have a conversation with her 9-year old daughter.  She wasn’t happy about having to discipline her.  “How do you want your daughter to feel after the conversation?” I asked.  She was quiet for a moment and then answered, “Loved.”  Later she told me that the question I had asked helped her approach the conversation differently, with her larger intention in mind (rather than being more concerned with making her point). Read more