Always Starting…The Art of Never Giving Up
Journal of a journey through life, true love and lessons learned along the way.
Attention, Women Leaders!! Karen Laos and I are cooking up something big for you! đź‘Ź We are joining forces to bring you a 3-month mastermind, "Negotiate and Speak with Power," beginning on June 16. Interact with your leadership peers in hospitality who have similar goals in an intimate environment. The group will be limited to 8... Continue Reading →
I am reading “Stephen King On Writing,” a part memoir and lessons for writers. While I cherish the lessons on writing, his definition of addiction is too good to pass up. His addictions were many; however, regardless of the addiction, you will find the core of the pull is the same. About his alcohol addiction:“How... Continue Reading →
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Like a page out of a book or, at the very least, a very finely crafted itinerary, I was off to the annual girl's trip with great expectations. I was ready for a break. I was "crispy" in all aspects of my life. I thought maybe some time away would... Continue Reading →
It occurs to me as I am sitting in the arena. Friends next to me, family nearby, and screaming fans all around me. Happiness is here. Happiness is present, are you? I thought for a moment that this place might be the happiest place on earth. A hockey game, that is where happiness was present... Continue Reading →
The irony of realizing that I have not posted one blog since pouring my silent retreat experience into words. Silenced for three months? Or a life that has been so noisy there is no room for thought? Or pure avoidance of sitting in one more thought in silence? Whatever it is, here I sit, not... Continue Reading →
Stumbling into Silence Arrival was abrupt. Unpacking my car and starting the klutzy balance of suitcase, duffel bag, yoga mat and other "essentials" into the building that welcomes you more like a prison and less like a resort. Three steps up into the foyer (very loose concept) and realizing it is 100 degrees inside and... Continue Reading →
Photo by Anna Shvets on Pexels.com Today is the day, the start of a 5-day adventure into silence. What am I doing?!?! This crazy idea started back in May when talking to my therapist who shared with me that he had recently come back from a 7-day silent retreat out in Big Sur. He was... Continue Reading →
This was written back in December and never published. Raw...indeed. Perfect as written. Honest.
Photo by Maria Orlova on Pexels.com Sitting here listening to Red Table Talk, “Kelly Osbourne Comes Clean” episode, and “wow” what a great reminder of the power of addiction. There are so many great quotes that I could not help but share and re-numerate on the hold it has had in my life through her... Continue Reading →
No turning back now! Today is the last day I can claim 49 years old. I guess technically I could get away with saying I am 49 minus 1 day or 49 minus a week oh wait...that would actually be PLUS a day or PLUS a week. Then again that would be like professing that... Continue Reading →
Always Starting...The Art of Never Giving Up 