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Help Wanted: Good Role Models (The Recipe For a Healthy Self-Esteem Part Four)

“People seldom improve when they have no other model but themselves to copy.” –Oliver Goldsmith Is Superman in the building? Okay Superman is a bit much, I admit, but where are the good role models for us to follow? And, just as important, how do we become good role models for others? Role models are [...]

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The Power of Now – how it began for me

In 1989 Lori, my sister-in-law and I were the founders of the SPWC, the Strong and Powerful Women’s Club. I was 25 years old and Lori was 15. We were wise beyond our years. We understood that we needed to be totally honest with ourselves and we could see that most people weren’t. It wasn’t until [...]

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Like A Mouse In My Pocket

It wasn’t until I was working at AWAIC (Abused Women’s Aide in Crisis) that I got it! I finally saw what it means to be honest, 100% honest with myself. I saw myself for the first time from a third person perspective, as my boss saw me (bless her heart!) like a mouse in my pocket. [...]

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The Superior Intelligence of Dogs

You may have heard the funny little adage: I wish I were the person my dog believes I am. Dog owners read that and smile. Ah, yes unconditional love lavished upon us regardless of our faults. It doesn’t matter if we’re fat or old or forgot to make snacks for our children’s youth function. We [...]

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GET OVER IT: getting over the past and finding the power within

I have followed Louise Hay since my college days. Back then, I was healthy and productive. I was living my life as a college student, anxious to raise a huge family and give back to the world through the life that I lived. I was graduating college as a Social Service Worker with 3 small [...]

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I Used To Be a Liar!

I mean it, I was good at telling lies.  My mom tried to teach me differently, but every time it was convenient, it would just slip out.  You know, when I forgot to call someone and I saw her, I’d say, I tried to get a hold of you! Or when someone wanted to hang [...]

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