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We all have big dreams, and in our heart of hearts believe we’re somehow destined for greatness (and we are).  We know our talents, and we know what we’re capable of doing/becoming.  And yet, many of us struggle to see our dreams fulfilled.    There are bumps in the road, negative responses to our efforts, and […]

Each of us deals with loss in our own way.   Some of us are demonstrative and expressive—extroverts by nature, and freely talk out our feelings with those around us.  Others prefer to work through their feelings privately.   No matter what your personality or preference, there are many resources available to help you through your grief—retreats, […]

When choosing a gift of remembrance or condolence, flowers are often the first thing that to comes to mind. And while this may be appropriate in most cases, it is also important to observe the family’s wishes.  More and more families are choosing to honor their loved one’s memory with financial gifts made to a […]

For most of us, the 4th of July means barbecues, parades, concerts, baseball games, and fireworks.  But as we know, there is a much deeper meaning to this holiday that we sometimes fail to acknowledge.  Independence Day (which we more commonly refer to as the 4th of July) was, and is, an important day in […]

The concept of giving or not giving the benefit of the doubt is very important when it comes to relationships—especially if you’re trying to start a new relationship, or build  a stronger relationship with someone.    The Free Dictionary defines giving the benefit of the doubt as, “To believe something good about someone, rather than something […]

Whether you are a faithful visitor to this page, or this is your first time reading one of our blogs, one thing you’ll find is that we’re all about helping people to live a healthy, balanced, and happy life.  Life is far too short, and far too precious, to spend it being miserable. But let’s […]

For many years, we’ve heard about the importance of leaning to say “NO.”  Saying no allows us to set healthy boundaries, stay within the limit of what we’re able to do, and helps us avoid the feelings of being taken advantage of, or taken for granted.  All important, for sure.  But have we taken the […]

As we approach this weekend, many of us will have Monday, May 25th off in celebration of Memorial Day.  The extended weekend is always a great opportunity to gather with friends and family, grill out, rest, and enjoy the days.  And while all of these things are important, the holiday is about so much more […]

No man is an island. So said the 16th century poet, John Donne, and centuries later, his theory has been proven right.  We don’t thrive on our own; we need to be connected to others.  Tom Rath, Director for the Gallup Organization (the polling people) undertook a massive study (along with several other leading researchers) […]

When a movie star, politician or other celebrity dies, it seems as if the world stops. People remember where they were when JFK was shot. The world cried as Princess Diana was laid to rest. It is still hard to believe Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston are gone. Stars perform tributes to the deceased’s music, […]