Wisdom to Read
Authenticity, What is it Really?
It’s a major fear of mine. Being real. Speaking my truth. Showing my insides…the not-so-well-mannered or kept parts. And I’ve declared (I made a lot of declarations during July’s Freedom themed shows) that I’m going to be Real. Yep, like the Velveteen Rabbit. Worn, shabby in places, maybe in need of some extra stitches to…
Freedom to Stop (or at least take a pause)
Stop? Are you kidding me? I don’t have time to take a break. Or, even slow down. What would happen if I didn’t keep all these plates spinning in the air? For decades I prided myself on how much I could handle. I made sure to keep a full calendar. And I would hit burnout…
Freedom to Fear
Fear. False Expectations Appearing Real. Very often unfounded, this valuable sensation is under-rated and avoided. It doesn’t feel good, yet has a purpose. Yet we run from it, pretend we don’t feel it, overcome it. Isn’t that what we are taught to do as leaders? What is Fear’s purpose? How can we allow it…
Freedom Declarations
I’ve been working for decades on both personal and professional development. Retreats, trainings, programs, therapy, books, and many energy and spiritual practices have gotten me here…yet, I’m still reeling from one 24 hour period where I lost it. Broke down, Cried more than I thought possible. Today, I’m still depleted of energy. Have swollen eyes…
Taking Inspired Action
Yes, you are busy. I am busy. We are all busy. Why do you think that is? When did we learn that the more full our calendar is, the more we work hard, long hours, that we are more worthy, deserving, or even, more important? Time has become a commodity…work/life balance has become the Holy…
Waiting to be Saved?
I learned about Personal Responsibility decades ago. It’s a concept that would benefit us all if it was taught universally in our culture, maybe in nursery school, or at least college? Do you ever catch yourself saying: “It’s all their fault.” “I’m not to blame” or “They know all the answers.” Or, “It’s not up…
