“You’ve been shaped, primed, schooled, conditioned, and programmed since infancy to be who you are today. From parents to teachers, ministers to doctors, coaches to friends, partners to media, everyone has had a finger in your pie. Any of that pie still uniquely yours? Or is it all gobbled up by others – eating and saying they know best who you are? Are you cherry, blueberry, pecan or apple? Maybe you’re just discovering you’re none of those....

“Searching, questioning, and analyzing aspects of your life is worthwhile especially in times of crisis and significant decision making. Perpetually seeking out answers and wondering “why” can knock the stuffing out of you and the life –you are living. It becomes a chore: a job you are doing for you don’t know how long… Let things unfold the way they will, and they will. Allow yourself to breathe in the simple pleasures that are found in...

“Sincerity is authenticity warmed by a loving heart. It needs no attention but is immediately noticed when in the room. No strutting, pontificating or posturing – simply being. If asked to speak, a soft wisdom permeates the words, and the listener calms down, reassured by its message. As silently as it made its entrance, sincerity slips away, only to reappear when called upon like an angel in the night. Yes, Sincerity is the big sister. “Of...

“The choices, the directions, the options, the views, the perspectives, the opinions, the stories are overwhelming – like an avalanche of narratives that can not only overwhelm you but swallow you up to the point of you losing You. Who are you? Where are you going? These are questions to ask yourself when deciding how to spend your time. You risk not only wasting time but wasting away the essence of You if the peripheral is becoming the...

“” Now where is that piece of paper? Did it fly off the desk? Did I put it somewhere so it wouldn’t get lost? This should be easy.” Ever happen to you when you’re making sure an item is in its place and finding that it’s not there? You check again. Irritation, frustration even worry and panic set in especially if the missing item is of value to you. Missing glove, well, okay but important access info may be another story. Step back; take a deep...