The following is a true story, shared by a friend.  It is also my story and yours.  We often think we have left the past behind only to have it jump up and come to life in the most unexpected of times. This story reflects how the imprint of a childhood experience can have a [...]

We often get involved —- way too involved —- in taking care of everything and everyone, controlling situations so they unfold exactly as we think they should play out, or fixing not only our lives, but the lives of everyone around us.  There are times when giving and caring is the right thing to do. [...]

I was cleaning today and came across ME, the essay below. I had forgotten about it. For years I have used it in presentations. Since this was my day to clean out the old to make room for the new – finding it reminded me to celebrate my own worth — and the future.  Read [...]