Friday, December 25, 2015

Holiday Hope & Cheer

The holiday season is usually filled with joy & laughter, but some of us have a difficult time finding that spirit. I have been a Grinch for years, stemming from divorced parent holidays and losing an important person in my life right at Christmas. It all seemed to lose its magic. What I have come to realize is that ONE day does not matter. You heard me right. You shouldn't scurry all over creation...

Monday, December 21, 2015

Inspirational Song of the Week: Try by P!nk

Weekly I like to share a song that has inspired or comforted me at some point in my life. Sometimes they work over and over again and other times they are simply played at the right moment in time. One of my longtime, favorite artists that I discovered myself (as opposed to music I grew up...

Thursday, December 17, 2015

Anger No Longer Serves a Purpose to Me

I was so mad I was practically shaking. I was fuming! Maneuvering schedules to make appointments is not easy for many people and I am no exception. Being stood up twice for scheduled meetings is just unheard of! After stomping back across the campus, pouting the whole way, I was in no better a mood....

Monday, December 14, 2015

Inspirational Song of the Week: I Believe by Blessid Union of Souls

  Weekly I like to share a song that has inspired or comforted me at some point in my life. Sometimes they work over and over again and other times they are simply played at the right moment in time. This week Spotify was kind enough to provide "I Believe" by Blessid Union of Souls in...

Friday, December 11, 2015

Memories vs. Living in the Past

I have a pretty terrible memory. I've tried lots of tips & tricks over the years to help build it up, but nothing really seems to work. Some incidents stick better than others; some things I can never forget despite wanting to and others that I want to cherish forever fade faster than acceptable. As...

Monday, December 7, 2015

Inspirational Song of the Week: Shower the People by James Taylor

Weekly I like to share a song that has inspired or comforted me at some point in my life. Sometimes they work over and over again and other times they are simply played at the right moment in time. Today I feature one of my favorite artists and one of the most moving songs that I love to concentrate...

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Facing Negativity & Rising Above: 5 Key Strategies

The worst feeling in the world is helplessness. The inability to care for something important to you can be devastating. Protection and avoidance techniques can only go so far. Sometimes negative situations just have to be faced and dealt with. How you choose to deal with them will define who you...