The language of encouragement and affirmation does not come naturally to most of us. It’s far easier to say nothing…or even, to point out another’s faults and weaknesses than it is to tell someone what’s “right” about them. Often, we […]
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The language of encouragement and affirmation does not come naturally to most of us. It’s far easier to say nothing…or even, to point out another’s faults and weaknesses than it is to tell someone what’s “right” about them. Often, we […]
Prepare to be bombarded. The ads will be coming from every direction over the next week with the things that Mom just “can’t live without.” Really?What does a mother really long for? It’s not more “stuff.” It’s knowing that she […]
Question: What kind of difference can one person’s encouragement make? Answer: Immense. The ripple effect can literally impact thousands of lives. Recently, I’ve been asking the question: “Who encouraged you? And how did they do it?” The answers are inspiring, and […]
I’ve been repeating myself lately. Asking the same question to people I encounter. And delighting in the answers I’ve heard. My question is this: “Who encouraged you? When you think back over your life, who were the people that most […]
“Hi. My name is Jody. And I am a perfectionist.” Are any of you…like me…a perfectionist in recovery? There are so many times that I’ve not taken action on something important because I didn’t know how to do it “perfectly.” […]
I don’t remember a lot of things from my early childhood. But I do remember the delight of a nap with my satin comforter. Pale pink on one side, pale blue on the other, quilted, puffy. Aaahhh…pure comfort. On a […]
Do you have a theme song for your life? My signature tune has changed many times over the years. More often than I care to admit, My Way by Frank Sinatra most aptly reflected my life choices. (That refrain never turned […]
