So how does one pivot from a sucker punch to the gut and wrenching unfairness, to reclaim one’s power? In my life, I have faced a couple of extremely challenging situations, one of which was life-threatening, and these experiences have shaped my perspective.

Realizing I hadn’t captured the depth of my changes so readers could “feel” along with me, not just read, I’m editing my book one more time replacing descriptions of how I feel with sensations and action. It's called “showing” not “telling”. It feels peculiar because I’m reliving the book as I edit and spending more time in those singular moments of awareness that preceded all the changes I made.

 Could it be that life's turning points relate to the direction we need to fulfill our life's purpose? The middle school teacher bolstered my confidence when I needed it the most.

For such a small bird, it had given me a profound personal insight. The flicker's message was timely and one I couldn't ignore.

It was a frigid morning, and foggy, as I stepped out of my heated seat in my heated car. Time to get walking.

Using Walt Disney's Pinocchio's nose, and, as one of the 'glass half full' people, I had to find an optimistic side to this weird election.

On this day, as I walked, I cast my mind back to how I'd discovered the most important step of my life. It was as real as the sunrise...

Long story short, I put my hat on the floor on top of the workshop brochure we were given and didn't think about it again...

I was still unable to make a decision even though my heart was on board. Everything, except my lack of extra money was saying, "Yes, go."

How do I get still when the world is raging around me? I started with noticing the beauty all around me no matter what was happening.

Connecting with self opens many doors to finding out who you are inside. It also enables one to connect with others on a different level.

I can't imagine the soul searching he went through as he took a look deep within. My point is, that he DID make time to look deep within.

Ever wish for a better- meter, the kind that weighs each option and then lets you know by weight and substance which choice is the best?

A rabbit hole look at the Cool Beat Generation while sitting in a Kool bistro wondering what our grandchildren would consider Cool.

It struck me then that just like the ray of sunshine enhanced the photo of these two beautiful birds, that thought perked up my attitude.

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