I’m going to admit right off the bat I have watched almost all of Tom Cruise’s movies. And, I will also admit to liking most of his films. There’s action. There’s intrigue. There’s mayhem. There’s his silly grin that actually annoys me but tends to work in his […]
While growing up, my mother had a saying for everything as well as a superstition. I grew up with a lot of soundbites and food for thought. In certain ways, those bits helped mold me into a role of storyteller. I was back then. I am now. I’ve […]
There are a lot of thieves out there. People who take great glee in taking from you. Sounds bitter? Rings of truth? Could go either way. There are a lot of people out there who want to stamp out your fire. Not a blazing, scary, wild fire. But […]
When I’m bored or anxious I bite my nails. Everyone who has known me for any length of time has at some point tried to swat my hand away from my mouth. I’m like a little kid that way. It is the worst habit ever. But then again, […]
Many years ago, I was sitting with a group of fellow psychologists who were in earnestness contemplating how three words in a sentence would have an impact in a huge web of bureaucracy. This sentence may seem vague and ambiguous. And, thus it is so. The main point […]
Connecting points and joints We’re all supposedly intertwined But if true, pain would be more acute Tolerance perhaps, more enhanced Intertwined with flashpoints We would all be re-alligned Yet, were are maligned and left mute We have been left in a trance To which we should cast ourselves […]
Don’t forget to be humble Don’t talk over others Don’t be too proud to ask for help Don’t blindside people Don’t just stand in your shoes Don’t take yourself for granted Don’t forget to say thank you Don’t create chaos for fun and chuckles Don’t forget to give […]
Here’s a short and sweet (actually more like prune juice) bit of advice for consideration: ignore gossip! Here’s the thing. Those who gossip to you, gossip about you. Plain and simple. Gossip is currency and hardly anyone gives anything away for free. Gossipers are gnats. They are moving […]
When you walk in your truth, your shoulders are lifted up. When you set free your truth, a light will find you and shine bright. When you walk in your truth, those who only see from darkened eyes, cannot hold you back. Walking in truth adds a bounce […]
In the United States, and especially in non-profits, titles are a funny thing. They are sour grapes layered in molasses with a sprinkling of unwarranted narcissism. Yes a mouthful. Maybe not even understandable. Americans put a lot of weight behind a title. Self worth is tied to salary, […]
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