Hello and Goodbye: Two simple words that can improve relationships

It was a Wednesday evening, around six, and the love of my life walked through the front door – as had hundreds of times before.  I was busy multi-tasking my monotonous weeknight routine cooking dinner for 5. Two kids were frantically tugging on my damp apron chanting in high-pitched squeals, “Mom! Mom! Mooooom!!”  Inside I…

Positive Affirmations: A Secret For Success

I once had the privilege of spending several weeks with Brian Tracy. At the time, he was a national innovator promoting the “secrets” of enhancing personal growth and revolutionary business practices.  One of his primary initiatives was instruction on how to write, implement, and utilize positive affirmations in all areas of a person’s life. A…

Drop Anchor

We’re all familiar with phrases like “going through a rough patch”, “things are up in the air” or “on shaky ground”. These typically imply some difficulty or uncertainty whether related to an outcome, relational dynamics, or an individual struggle. It is in the midst of the unknown that we desperately need a solid foundation. When…