Monday Motivation – Smiles DO make a difference.

My goal each day is to make someone smile. Sounds easy. I work in mental health and often it is very difficult as people are struggling to make sense of their world and how they ‘fit’ in. Sitting at Sonic reflecting…as I do. It has been a very busy week and there has only beenContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Smiles DO make a difference.”

27 and Many More

27 years ago today my twin boys arrived. 5 lbs each. Full term. I knew at 14 weeks into pregnancy there were two babies brewing as I watched the sonographer circle two sacs on the scan and type ‘twins’. My eyes opened wider than usual. I had always wanted to be a twin but neverContinue reading “27 and Many More”

Monday Motivation – Who are we, really?

We can remove monuments, statues, flags and any other remembrance of history but that will not remove a person’s way of thinking. Thought patterns have been in existence for years, decades and often an entire lifetime due in part to generational social learning. Change occurs by changing the way we think about ourselves and ourContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Who are we, really?”

Father’s Day Message

It’s that wonderful day each year when we celebrate Fatherhood. First, I would like to say how proud I am of a very dear friend who became a father eight months ago. He has overcome many obstacles thus far in his journey and has become an amazing father. Charlie is a very lucky little girl.Continue reading “Father’s Day Message”

Monday Motivation – STAND in UNITY

I cry for George Floyd. I cry for his family. I cry for all who mourn his loss. I cry for all police officers; good and bad. I cry for peace. I cry for compassion. I cry for empathy. I cry for justice. I cry for those who understand. I cry for those who sayContinue reading “Monday Motivation – STAND in UNITY”

Monday Motivation Success – Time for a Cool Change

One does not have to own a sports team, be the CEO of a huge company, own a mansion or an expensive car, have a college degree, be married or have children to be considered successful. Success comes in all shapes and sizes. Success can be: Getting through an entire day without having a panicContinue reading “Monday Motivation Success – Time for a Cool Change”

Monday Motivation – Start where you are

May is Mental Health Month. Take a mental health day if needed and treat yourself to self care. Focus on you. We cannot change the past but we can have a huge impact on our present and future. Whether we take it day to day or hour to hour that’s OK. We have to startContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Start where you are”

Monday Motivation – Make Peace with the Past

Our relationship to the past is correlated to the paths we take in the present and affects decisions made for the future. “Make peace with the past”, “come to terms” and “resolve the past” are all good ideas and easier said than done. What do these even mean? We can’t alter the past. We can’tContinue reading “Monday Motivation – Make Peace with the Past”

Seniors 2020 – Don’t Despair

Seniors 2020 ….. don’t let the challenges of the year keep you from accomplishing your dreams! I will honestly say that I did not attend my high school graduation. I did not go to my undergrad graduation either. My masters was important and I did attend that ceremony.  I am still setting and reachingContinue reading “Seniors 2020 – Don’t Despair”