Most Recent Release: Discovering Power: Book 2 of the Ascending Ladders Series
Thomas Edison is credited with saying that “the mind could produce ANYTHING THE MIND COULD CONCEIVE AND BELIEVE”.
It got me thinking about belief … and all the debates I had with my father about what I could or could not accomplish, as well as a fascinating conversation I had with Marilyn Barefoot.
I used to have a very active and very harsh inner critic. Even when I was successful and did...
Most of us – men and women – like to get compliments on our appearance. Sure, it’s a little bit vain, but it’s nice to be acknowledged for a new, attractive haircut, a flattering dress or shirt, or recent weight loss. It’s nice when someone says, “You look great!” After all, the way we dress, style our hair, and accessorize our outfits is part of how we express ourselves in the world. It’s the first thing that people “see” about us.
That’s why it’s been so sad to watch my male colleagues struggle with giving compliments to women at work – or just stop doing it entirely. One guy, let’s call him Peter, whom I considered a good friend, told me that the company’s sexual harassment training had totally scared him. He felt that he had to stop saying anything about a woman’s appearance for fear of it being taken the wrong way.
Divine Turbulence is a profoundly moving story that demonstrates the power of faith, perseverance, resilience, and – above all – love
Today, I want to tackle the second part of my company name: Living a Life of Meaning. First, it doesn’t mean that my clients and future clients don’t have meaning in their lives now. We all have meaning in our lives, Of course, we do. Our lives are shaped by meaningful relationships: parents, spouses, children, and friends. Our lives can also gain meaning through charitable work or our jobs and careers.
One of the inspirations behind my brand name TRANSCENDENCE: Living a Life of Meaning was the final version of Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. . . What many people don’t know is that Maslow added a sixth and higher tier to his hierarchy later in life.