Despite our best efforts, things don’t always go our way. Life brings disappointments, some big, some small. Things we can’t change, no matter how hard we try. And when we experience one of life’s disappointments, it stings. Sometimes a lot. Perhaps even venturing into the realm of pain and agony. Which sucks. What to do? […]
Lightning doesn’t strike twice
In each of our lives there comes a time when we are shown a unique and perhaps wonderful opportunity. Something special coming just to us. Something amazing. Maybe it’s an awesome job opportunity or a lucky break finding a new place to live. Or maybe a new friend walks into our life, or perhaps a […]
Do nothing
There are times in our lives when the best thing to do is nothing. Do nothing, say nothing, take no action. Sometimes the best thing to do is to sit quietly, even when our greatest desire is to fill the dead airspace with our voices. Do nothing and wait. Sounds counterintuitive when all we want […]
Bloom where you are planted
We don’t always get to choose our perfect life. Sometimes our life choices have led us to a place that is different than where we might have imagined ourselves landing. And sometimes life just has other plans for us. While I am certainly a fan of dreaming big and making great plans for the future, […]
Fear is a liar
Fear is a liar. Say it with me. Fear. Is. A. Liar. Fear is the thing that makes us think we can’t do things. Fear is the thing that makes us push away good people. Fear is the thing that holds us back and pushes us down. That’s because fear is a liar. Fear tells […]
Facing danger
There are times in some of our lives when we face true danger. Not just a abstract fear of something we’re uncomfortable doing, but an actual life-threatening event. Some who face such a situation may have the opportunity to determine whether they should forge ahead or turn back. Or perhaps there’s a fork in the […]