If I don’t believe what I can see, how do I believe what I can’t see?  I observe people not believing in themselves, not believing that they are beautiful, not believing that they are smart, and not believing that they can accomplish great things.   I see people who have lost weight look into the mirror and not see that they have lost anything despite the fact that the scale is evidence of success.  I have witnessed gorgeous people of all shapes and sizes look into the mirror and not believe that they are beautiful. I know people who…

When I think about my unconditional friends, I am referring to people that under any circumstance I feel comfortable reaching out to them personally or by phone. There are no judgments made and no questions asked, simply someone who will listen. Not only do they listen, but they are confidential and offer constructive responses when appropriate. It always surprises me that these unconditional friends are not necessarily people that I am around daily or even that I think about on a regular basis.  I can count on them at all costs.  I have confidence in the person and their value…

My daughter was spontaneously asked to describe her family in one word; she chose the word “chill” which I will redefine as peaceful.  What she doesn’t know is that I work at maintaining a life that allows us as a family to “chill.”  That allows us in this busy world to take the time to recharge the body and mind. Rest is, of course, a component of our relaxing environment, but none of us require an excess of sleep.  My children rarely took naps when they were young.  For our family, our home is a place to recharge.  Not…

In my opinion, one of the most difficult things to do is to let go of control. To let go of accomplishing my dreams, and my way,  and allow myself to trust in faith that my intended path will take me to far greater places. I know that I have to be willing to let go of my specific wants and dreams to be blessed with far more than I ever could imagine.  I don’t feel as though I have given up on my dreams.  I altered my dreams, walked in faith down paths that I would not have…