I am a Work in Progress It is the middle of the night as I write-a rare occurrence for me. Events of this past week, deeply personal ones churning inside me, pulled me from the deep sleep I normally enjoy. ...>>

Are You Small or Powerful? Are you small or powerful? I invite you to answer this key question. Whether I am talking with Nigerians, Americans, Chinese, French or Mexicans (you name the nationality), I hear the following: I am insignificant. I am too small to make a difference. So why should I bother trying? ...>>

Appreciate Your "Skin Suit" I just took a brisk walk in my neighborhood. I am fascinated by how cooperative my body always is with me. When I say, "It's time for a walk," my body gets up and starts moving! When I decide that I want to sit with some friends and relax, my body is willing to do that too...>>

Let Your Little Light Shine Today, a song popped into my mind, one I learned in church as a little girl, "This little light of mine, I'm going to let it shine...Hide it under a bushel? No! I'm going to let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine." ...>>

Grow Your Dreams! Have you ever taken time to deeply consider the following question:"What do I desire to experience in my life?" Most of us haven't allowed ourselves this exploration. Oh, we have a vague sense of what we in life, but few can describe their vision clearly, let alone step into it...>>

What Will You Do With Your Dash? Isn't it interesting that after all the peaks and valleys, our life journey is summed up by one simple dash? Let me explain. When we attend a funeral, we usually receive a memorial card or program. Almost always, the person's name appears at the top and beneath it their birth year, a dash, and their final year...>>

Give Your Story A Voice As I was cleaning out a closet this week, I found a large plastic container packed with years and years of my personal journals. It made me smile. I guess I have always been a writer at heart. Putting pen to paper is a way I soothe my soul, drawing depth and texture from my human story. In my teens and early twenties, writing was particularly healing for me. Poetry and prose gave my heart a voice. As I honored them, painful experiences have added color and design to the tapestry I am becoming. I am committed to emerging from pain better rather than bitter....>>

Face Your Fears Once you have a clear vision of what you desire to create in at least one aspect of your life, beware! "Fear monsters" may begin to pop up and try to deter you. Fear monsters come in all shapes and sizes. They lurk in the darkness and make scary noises...>>

Let Them Be Is there a person in your life you think needs changing? Almost all of us would answer "Yes" to that question. This week several of my clients have been facing struggles with people whose attitudes, words and actions they believe need major adjustments. As I worked with them, I gained valuable clarity for myself...>>