Refine Your Resolutions!

So now it’s 2010! Have you made your resolutions yet? What would you like to do with this beautiful new year? … You can take your goals to the next level by making sure that you’re not forgetting the basics…by building a strong foundation.

Chocolate is a Woman’s Best Friend (just don’t tell my dog I said that!)

This morning, I’ve been taking it easy after our choral concert last night. I’ve discovered that I’m actually a closet ham…I love to sing, and the bigger the audience, the better
My friend Sharon and I sang “We need a Little Christmas” in comedy style with a Charlie Brown tree, and we couldn’t [...]

Does Your Inner Critic Stop You Before You Get Started?

Ever catch yourself thinking “if only,” or “that’s a cool idea,” and instantly follow it with some variation of “I can’t do that”? Or, “it will never work”?
That’s your inner critic talking. Creativity genius Win Wenger calls it your “squelcher.”
Now I think there’s a good reason to have a squelcher … it literally [...]

Creating a life worth living: Finding your Ikigai

What makes your life worth living? This week’s meditation is about putting your attention back on the good stuff…what makes your life worth living. Sure, we all can probably list what makes our lives most meaningful. But sometimes, we get stuck in busy-ness and forget to spend some time there every day.
The Japanese have [...]