It’s been a time of interesting lessons on trust. As my husband, Lee, transitions out of his long-term career into something amorphous in the music business, I have been uneasy. With both of us so busy with our non-profit, I haven’t been developing my own work. “Where is all this going”, has been my anxious […]
Why Those Celebrations And Rituals Are More Than A Party
It’s been a week of celebrations and rituals of all types. We celebrated my girlfriend’s birthday and engagement, our son’s swearing in as a lawyer, my husband’s work change, a wedding and Halloween. With more in the planning stages, I realized it’s a constant in our lives and I suspect in yours too. What we […]
CLEAR AND RELAUNCH – The Second 5 Steps To Make Your Life What You Want!
When you change your life, it usually includes clearing out what no longer works to relaunch something that’s a better fit. Having done this myself, be sure to carefully consider your next steps so they positively enhance your potential. Last week I wrote about the first 5 steps to clear out what no longer serves […]
Clear and Relaunch –The First 5 Steps
Have you ever had a wake-up call where you say – this isn’t working – It’s time to clear things out and make a change? Whether it comes from a quiet voice inside or on the heels of struggle that has finally come to a head, you know you need to follow your instincts. It […]
The Benefit Of A Different Vibe
We needed a change, a different vibe. We have been on a relentless schedule organizing five big events over the last several months and had hit a wall. We usually take a vacation in the summer, but this year we were too busy to leave town. Never again, I said. Its one thing to work […]
Making A Case For Discernment And Attention To Details
We hosted a wedding reception for friends at our home. It was an amazing experience in unexpected ways. I told my girlfriend, I have not been in a situation where the attention to details was so exacting, going beyond my own tendencies. Her comment, about the importance of being true to yourself hit a chord […]
Can You Be Both A Visionary And A Manager?
People tend to be either visionary or a manager, gravitating to one domain verses the other. After focusing on the vision of bringing the important local event “On Common Ground” to fruition, I watched everyone switch focus to pages of details to bring it all together. It took an army of people to make it […]
Why Clear Communication is Your Most Important Skill Set
Clear communication has been essential lately as I’ve helped coordinate a big community event. After getting several notes thanking me for my clear and concise information, I concluded that this must be a skill set that needs more use. Here’s why. Through our non-profit, Lee and I were asked to set up music for “On […]
What Lifts You Up? Do It More?
I’m just coming down from a week of doing what lifts me up. I’ll definitely be doing it more! It’s made me realize that sometimes our work and our fun can dove-tail and be the same, sometimes they take you in different directions. But when the underlying principles of both are grounded in the same […]
When Your Busy (Abundant) Life Is Like A Runaway Train
Oh my gosh, I’ve been so busy, my abundant life is feeling like a runaway train. Judging from what I’ve been hearing from friends and clients, I’m not alone with this experience. This is a time of fast energy and lots of people are feeling frazzled. I’ve taken some time to regroup and get perspective. […]