A successful life—however we define it—is something most people want. We want to feel good about our accomplishments. We want to be able to provide both the necessities and the comforts of life for ourselves and our loved ones. We want to feel we are contributing in a meaningful way, that we a making a…
Continue reading →If you ask the average person what they want most out of life they will usually say, “I just want to be happy.” And that is certainly an admirable goal. Then, if you were to ask them to describe what that happiness looks like, they might say something like, “I’m swinging in a hammock on…
Continue reading →Life is continually giving us lessons to help us grow and to teach us balance. Lessons in how to act or when not to act. Lessons in knowing when to speak boldly or to remain silent. Lessons about love, joy, gratitude, and grace. Lessons about stumbling, loss, fear, and regret. Sometimes, we get these lessons…
Continue reading →A happy, fulfilling life can be designed and crafted like a fine piece of art. And at the heart of all creation is learning to make empowering decisions. As Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” While I like the idea of a benevolent universe standing…
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