People come into our lives in all sorts of ways. Some are born into our lives. We are born into the lives of others, thus they become part of our lives. And some walk into our lives due to the places we go and and the experiences we have. In all cases, we have to [...]
The Worst Pharaoh of Them All–Our Thoughts
April 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Each year during the Passover holiday Jews tell the story of how the Pharaoh in Egypt enslaved the Israelites. Sometimes we talk about what modern day pharaohs exist in the world. I, however, think most of us live with personal pharaohs every day–those in our minds. I know I struggle with the chains put on [...]
A Different View of Roadblocks
March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
It never fails. Just as I say commit to moving forward with one of my goals or dreams, I get bogged down with a work project. I should feel grateful for work (and I do on many levels). Work means I brings in money. My husband appreciates the fact that I can contribute to the [...]
On Retreat and Affirming…
April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This week I celebrated my 50th birthday by attending a three day writing retreat. I treated myself to two extra days on the site. Everyone just left but one woman who is staying an extra day and my roommate, who is also staying the two extra days. Turning 50 didn’t really make that much difference [...]
Advance Confidently in the Direction of Your Dreams
March 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Every day I wake up, come upstairs to my office, sit down in front of my computer, and begin working. Sometimes I manage only to accomplish a few minutes of time spent on my own projects. Other days, I spend many hours working towards my personal goals. Each day, however, my mind turns periodically from [...]
What Would You Do Differently If You Could?
November 17, 2009 By Leave a Comment
My recent trip back to home, as well as to Syracuse University, where I earned my degree in magazine journalism, Westchester County, where I took my first two jobs right after college, and New York City, where I worked prior to leaving New York State for good, left me thinking about the path I have [...]
Perfecting What You Do
July 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Do you want to be good at something? Do desire to be the best at your art, profession, sport, or hobby? If so, do you work at perfecting what you do? If not, you won’t achieve your goal. Even if you possess an inordinate amount of talent, you still need to perfect what you do. [...]
Take Advantage of Opportunities that Come Your Way
July 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Are you taking advantage of opportunities that come your way? Or are you ignoring them? Or, are you, like me, negating them? Lately, I’ve been finding ways to negate opportunities that come my way by finding excuses for not taking advantage of them. I say, “I shouldn’t do that,” or “It wouldn’t be appropriate to [...]
The Workings of Deadlines and Deadlines that Work
June 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
What is it about a deadline that makes you actually get your work done? I’m a journalist; deadlines constitute a way of life for me. I deal with them day in and day out. I don’t typically like them, but I deal with them. I meet them-always. When I don’t have deadlines imposed on me [...]
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