The page has turned and August is behind us for another year. Soon, here in New Jersey, the seasons will begin to change, leaves will change their colors and then drop to the ground. The rotation of the seasons has begun as summer gives way to autumn. I can’t help but reflect on the […]
The Birth of a Child
Have you ever been so excited as when you are expecting the birth of a child? For me, it’s like waiting for Christmas when I was a kid. Back in the years before I knew the magic of Christmas was less magical than it seemed, I can remember the days and weeks before […]
Change
Have you ever thought about making a change in you life? I’m sure you’ve heard platitudes like, if you always do what you’ve always done… Those cliche sayings are right but creating a new habit, like exercising regularly or eating healthy can feel daunting. Changing yourself hurts. Thinking about all the changes I want to […]
What’s Your Value
Last Night the question was posed to me, How can I add more value to my relationships? Every relationship can stand to have more value added. Friendships, family relationships, marriages, and work relationships all add value to our lives or why are we in them. Each one of those types have unique needs and one can […]
From a Perspective of Gratitude
On Sunday, January 13, 2019, I began a gratitude journal. In my head the idea was simple, write down things everyday for which I was grateful. It didn’t matter whether it was a big thing or a little thing. A silly or a serious gratitude. I wanted to write down three things every day. […]