Being Honest with Yourself

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...

Operate from LOVE

This is a difficult blog to write because my heart was heavy this week. I struggled over what to write in light of so much pain and divisiveness is in our country. In the end, I decided it was best to be true to my ideals and draw from that which I know, my faith....

Are You a Mean Girl?

Say Goodbye to Being a Mean Girl Why are we as women so mean to each other? I was watching a Lifeclass on OWN about the Terrible Things Women Do to Each Other and I was literally weeping for one of the women in the audience who was minimized by her so-called...

Everyone Needs Support

“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It’s about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.”  ~Dr. Brené Brown The past week I was on an emotional rollercoaster! The...

7 Things That Being Mothered Taught Me

I was mothered by an awesome woman!   But I am acutely aware that that is not the case for all of us.  I spent some time thinking about this topic all week as Mother’s Day was approaching.  I was inspired by an episode of Iyanla Fix My Life that I watched last...

Forge Your Own Path

Let me start off by saying that I love the Internet! I love having access to information and I love learning. It excites me when I can delve into something new. The Internet is great tool for learning and getting information. But, it can also be a little overwhelming...