Today is a year since I lost my dad. I thought it fitting to talk a little about the man he was and the lessons he taught me in searching for the good in life.

When we embrace living a life true to who we are and what we value it gives us the freedom to be real, authentic people and it enables others to try to do the same. Our challenge should never be to become who we think other people want us to be, but to become the … Continue reading "Authenticity"

I recently chose to rehome my pitbull; she is a beautiful creature with so much love, but her needs were not being fully met in my care. After many tears I found the perfect home for her. And now, I am ready to share some of the truths that I’ve been learning through this huge … Continue reading "Finding peace in letting go"

Having a good attitude and a positive outlook requires effort. We choose how we will see the world and our experiences. Having a positive attitude is the first choice, followed by the choice to practice being grateful and positive. In this podcast we explore a few simple steps to make that possible.

When you are or you see people being treated in an unacceptable manner what can you do to change it? How can you learn to rise above it and influence the world around you? This is a bit of a look into my junior high years and how they affected my life and ultimately shaped … Continue reading "Let it shape and influence you"

Pain, chronic illness, or negative circumstance can teach each one of us countless (amazing and beneficial) life lessons if we are willing to learn them.

The belief that says I can’t do, try, or be anything different because I may fail. The only real failure is not following your heart and your passions; no matter what degree of success we achieve we’ve already won if we learn a new skill or improve ourselves along the way. Take that risk and … Continue reading "Limiting Beliefs Part Two"