Ok folks, tomorrow we test how we carry our well-simmered serenity back into our real lives. For many of us, whatever vacation we’ve had over the last few weeks is coming to an end tonight. We will return to whatever real life looks like for each of us. For some of us it is work,Continue reading “Returning to Real Life”
Category Archives: Enriching Humanity
Embracing the Gifts of Other Cultures
“There is no death, daughter. People die only when we forget them,’ my mother explained shortly before she left me. ‘If you can remember me, I will be with you always.” ― Isabel Allende, Eva Luna During the past few years, I have become very interested in the holiday called Dia De Los Muertos (Day of theContinue reading “Embracing the Gifts of Other Cultures”
I Would Ask the Teachers
To my friends and family who are (or were) teachers: I need your assistance. But first, I will give a bit of background for context. I earned a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature with a minor in Education. I sometimes view myself as a “sell-out” who chose the corporate ladder over teaching America’s future. ButContinue reading “I Would Ask the Teachers”
Life Finally Recognizes the Empath!
Over the past week I have had the absolute pleasure of meeting two extraordinary women through my endeavors in National Women in Business Month. Both ladies own successful women-owned businesses; both are driven to bring out their clients’ true and full potential. Both of their websites can be found here: http://reneegambino.com/ http://storystrategies.net What was soContinue reading “Life Finally Recognizes the Empath!”
Keeping Humor Alive in Baking
I think it’s time I loosened up a little in this blog. Most of my posts thus far have been quite serious and reflective, which clearly is important in life. But I think one of the absolute most important things in life is keeping a good sense of humor. My husband makes me laugh incessantlyContinue reading “Keeping Humor Alive in Baking”
Imagine
“You may say I’m a dreamer But I’m not the only one I hope some day you’ll join us And the world will be as one” -John Lennon, Imagine I have always been someone who sees the world not as it is, but as it could be. That can be a good thing and itContinue reading “Imagine”
Don’t Underestimate Me
“You’re not that smart, you just work hard.” -Sister Mary Ann to me in the first grade. On the website, http://www.simplypsychology.org, Saul McLeod discusses Carl Rogers’ (1959) belief that self concept has three different components: the view you have of yourself (self image), how much value you place on yourself (self esteem or self-worth), [and] what youContinue reading “Don’t Underestimate Me”
Thoughtful Leadership
“You know, great powers don’t get angry, great powers don’t make decisions hastily in a crisis.” -John R Allen During my career, I have been lucky enough to lead teams and truly make a difference in individual’s lives. And as with any such opportunity, there have been critiques. I have sometimes been criticized for takingContinue reading “Thoughtful Leadership”
Lisa Rocha Gubernick 