I often sign off text and emails with “all for this moment” – and today, my cousin Alice said to me “that should be the title of your next blog”. So here it is. What do I mean when I say all for “this” moment? As we have all experienced, moments go by in the …
Poverty is all over the world. We know this. And, if you watch television, you’ve seen some challenging images of those in need. I was recently introduced to Project School Shoes!! Not shoes for kids in impoverished communities ‘over there’ – these kids have started schools in remote reservations in New Mexico and Indian towns …
The origin of the Kiswahili word safari means a journey. And during our life journeys, we are called upon to co-exist with each other in different ways. Sometimes we must pull back, and step aside to give others the space to live and grow. Sometimes space is taken away from those who have thrived in …
Meet Tortoise, The Walker. By reputation, she is steady, sure, wise, and patient. She is revered in cultures around the world and, legend has it, that she beat a hare in a very famous race! But The Walker caught my attention for different reasons. She made me think about how important it is for you …
There is no one more important than YOU. At some point in time though, you may have believed that everyone and everything had greater priority than you had. And that you needed to keep ploughing ahead, meeting the deadlines, always putting others before yourself. Sure, you can keep doing that – but unfortunately, it eventually …
Now that’s a smart piece of street philosophy that I just ran into on a side trip (from our temporary, Dutch countryside residence) to Delft, The Netherlands. How many more people do you know who drain you, even if through no fault of their own? I’ve said it before and will repeat it here. Stay …
I remember the very first time I ‘met’ an elephant. It was the early 1960s, on a Nairobi National Park self-drive safari. Our family car was driven by my father. My sisters, mother and I were in the back seat peering through the front windshield, very excited to see an elephant crossing ahead of us. …
When I heard my son Toks casually say, “You can either be afraid or charge into the world bravely”, it hit me in the most profound way. Are there lots of fears to gravitate to out here in the world? Yes, there certainly are. Is this a time when people think about charging bravely into …
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Have you ever been in a meeting room and chosen not to speak because you were afraid to do so? Sure you have. What goes through your mind: “Can I say it right? “Will my ideas be rejected?” “Am I good enough to contribute to this discussion?” I’ve been there. And I’ve been in the …
Life has always had its twists and turns. There are few straight lines. Even simplicity has rules, but our instructions are changing – we are in flux again. As we determine what’s next, the previous “practice social distancing” mandate has lessened. A Harvard Business Review article, Make Time for “Me Time”, emphasized that there is …
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Have you ever considered the possibility that you can create as much excitement in your everyday life as you do when you’re planning for, or on a vacation, or some other super fun occasion? Imagine for a minute, you wake up each morning in great anticipation of the day ahead. You look at what’s before …
Connection The one thing many of us have all had is time for some deeper self-reflection. We have communicated and connected within ourselves like never before. We have had kind, hurtful, compassionate, and yes, even heinous thoughts! We have lived in close quarters, even if we live alone. So, my question is: How might you …
Peering into a journal can be like exploring pages of history. Sometimes we are privileged to understand the brilliant thinking of a famous scientist or entrepreneur; other times we inherit stories through the writings of a loved one. I am fortunate to have my mother’s travel journal, which she began in 1962 when we left …
How much do you appreciate the life-changing messages you communicate: those essential messages and values you convey to your families, friends, and co-workers; the ones that reflect how you hold and inspire them to reach their highest capacities? These are the messages those you are privileged to serve will reflect on when they think of …
We get tired of disempowering emotions that make us feel we aren’t ready for what’s before us. At various points in our lives, Nike’s big bold challenge to just do it has been taken up as our rallying cry. Adopting our Wonder Woman pose and stepping out like a Warrior is just the little push …
What are your beliefs and experiences around report cards? The reports many of us received in school; the ones you get at work from your boss; and those your family and friends use to assess who they believe you are, can have lasting impact. We are judged, valued, and devalued throughout our lives. Does it …
Over the past several decades, a growing number of authors have given various names to the profound changes occurring in our world. There has been a consistent movement toward transformative change, which clearly points to a paradigm shift. I believe we all feel it, whether we recognize it or not. It’s having a seismic effect …
April was Financial Literacy month in the United States. There are many studies and statistics about where we stand with our money – you’ve seen many of them and know it isn’t good news. Let me share just a few stats from an ELLEVEST Team article, 60+ Stats About Women and Money: Women hold 71% …
Remember the days when we defined everything related to business and work in purely academic terms? Sure you do. Who isn’t disenchanted with data-filled reports that are impressive but fail to touch the strings that create the music? Today, heart-based language – for example, consciousness, mindfulness and self-awareness – has been added to the mix …
It’s not a big secret, everyone has experienced self-doubt. It manifests itself in different ways for each of us. If we’re honest with ourselves, we recognize it for what it is. Some of us are willing to share what it means to us, some of us allow it to stir deeply, but don’t want it …
