by Franka Baly | Sep 14, 2013 | Uncategorized |
I was encouraged to write this week’s blog post by a few stories I saw this week on GMA. The first one is about three pioneers in fashion, Bethann Hardison, Iman and Naomi Campbell, who are speaking out against the lack of diversity in the models who grace the...
by Franka Baly | Sep 7, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Today I want to talk about how our flawed perception of ourselves can affect how we live our lives. I recently read a terrific article in Glamour Magazine about Weight Stereotyping . It was a compelling article. As usual I read the comments after the article and...
by Franka Baly | Aug 31, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Today I want to talk about how living in a state of gratitude can shift your focus and how you look at life. Much of this will be a good reminder to you and not a new concept to anyone but it bodes reminding. This quote by Thomas Merton articulates well how I think...
by Franka Baly | Aug 24, 2013 | Uncategorized |
I heard this quote recently and I truly believe it speaks to the heart of what it means to be a true friend. “No one is your friend who demands your silence or denies your right to grow, no one.” — Alice Walker In other words, a friend will encourage...
by Franka Baly | Aug 10, 2013 | Uncategorized |
Don’t lie to yourself anymore! I had the opportunity to talk to a good friend about the defenses people put up when they are in the mode of self-protection. Who doesn’t self-protect, right? I think almost everyone does. When we are truly hurt by others it...