This month we celebrate that beautiful emotion with Valentine’s Day at the center of it all. However, you really don’t need the reminder as it’s hard to miss the explosion of red and pink hearts everywhere you look. As with many holidays, Valentine’s Day has become very commercialized over the years. As soon as the […]
Personal Note
Be Your Best Me in ‘23!
I have a saying that has guided my life for a long time: “Be better and better be.” It was inspired by a quote from the Brazilian novelist, Paulo Coelho, who in his novel “The Alchemist” wrote, “When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better, too.” Another popular quote […]
Are You Ready?
Life can feel like one hard thing after another. If it’s not this, it’s that. The Capitol is stormed; a pandemic kills millions worldwide; Russia invades Ukraine and meters atrocity that Europe hasn’t seen in nearly a century; worldwide drought and famine pervade; homelessness is on the rise nationwide; crazy inflation and gas prices; Crypto […]
A Call of Duty Finally Answered
Many who know me, also know of the passion and reverence I have for veterans and those that serve in the military. So big is that passion that I often get asked if I’ve served (the trim haircut plays a part, too, I’m sure). No, I did not serve. I long-wished I did, and I […]
Leap of Faith
I was frozen with panic standing there on the edge of a piece of volcanic rock tenuously protruding 60 feet above the glistening and beautifully translucent aqua blue water. As I looked down, I could see big mounds of volcanic rock and coral below. Of course, they were submerged 20 feet underneath the surface, but […]
Be The Hope
Last month’s personal note was a call to action to never give up on hope despite the daily exasperation and despair of living in what often seems like a world gone mad. It’s completely normal to get overwhelmed by the enormity of all the bad things happening. It’s likewise easy to want to throw our […]
Never Ever, Ever Give Up
All is not lost and the end is not near as long as we maintain hope. That is the evergreen message this time of year.
Spring Cleaning of Your Mind
Welcome to Spring, a season of new life and new beginnings. There’s a freshness and a stirring sense of promise in the air as we wake from our winter hibernation and look forward to what summer and the rest of the year will bring. Growing up this meant little league baseball, spring soccer, rainy days […]
Who Is the “My Person” in Your Life?
We all need someone in our lives that we can call “My Person.” This idea of “my person” grew out of a saying Carolyn and I have: “thank you for being my person.” I am not quite sure when we first started saying it, but it has become a powerful synonym for “I love you.” […]
The Power of a Simple Act of Kindness
A simple act of kindness can have a huge impact. For example (and this is by no means an exhaustive list), saying “hello” to the passerby, asking someone how they are doing, calling a person by name, saying “thank you for your service” to veterans and first responders, checking-in with a friend or family member to […]
What’s the Point If You Aren’t Having Fun?
Many of us have felt “stuck” or in a rut at some point in life. Oftentimes it’s due to the fact we become focused on the “end-game” and not the journey. If your happiness is dependent on accomplishing certain goals, what happens if fate intervenes and outside events interrupt? That’s the problem with allowing your […]
Honoring Our American Heroes
Over the years, Memorial Day has become the unofficial launch party for the upcoming summer. Beaches and backyards are filled with frolicking and barbeques. There are sales galore for all the shoppers out there. To top it off, many of us get an extra day off from work to relax and have some fun. It’s […]
Why You Shouldn’t Judge A Fish By Its Ability to Climb a Tree
Albert Einstein is famous for his Theory of Relativity and its mathematical equation: E=mc2. However, here’s another theory that he shared that is even more important and groundbreaking: “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” […]
Stillness is the Key
As one of our clients likes to remind us, “the world spins so fast!” It’s true that life moves so quickly that it oftentimes feels we are barely keeping up, if at all. If you feel this way, you are not alone. In addition to drowning in overwhelm, there is another growing problem: not having any time to […]
Happy New Year!
When we say those words we usually say them with a gusto fueled by joy, exuberance, and excitement. However, for some, this time of year can be laden with melancholy and laments of regret about time gone by or unmet goals and aspirations. Added to that this year for many are feelings of trepidation, worry, […]
Life (Happily) Interrupted
Life never goes exactly as planned. We fill our days with expectations, tasks, and goals, only to have life disrupt them all. We truly live a life interrupted. This year has underscored that very boldly for all of us in different ways. Some disappointing, some tragic, and many inconvenient. But not all of these interruptions […]
Get Rid of Your Panic Button
With the tempest that has been swirling around us this year, it’s natural to feel a sense of unease, anxiety, and even downright panic. These are natural human reactions and emotions. Indeed, it is part of the human condition and in our makeup to have an internal panic button. Some of us are more inclined […]
The Power of a Perfect Moment
For me, a “perfect moment” is a moment of calm, presence, and connectivity that results in a “nirvana-like” awareness. It’s a moment that often comes out of nowhere and overwhelms me with an instant clarity of mind. It leaves me with a peaceful truth and understanding about the world around me. Everything makes sense; It […]
What’s the Point If You Aren’t Having Fun?
Many of us have felt “stuck” or in a rut at some point in life. Oftentimes it’s due to the fact we become focused on the “end-game” and not the journey. If your happiness is dependent on accomplishing certain goals, what happens if fate intervenes and outside events interrupt? That’s the problem with allowing your […]
Who’s Your Dado?
I love being Dado. “Dado” is what my kids have called me since they were first able to talk. The name just stuck. I like it because it’s unique, still identifies me as Dad, and just sounds fun. Being “Dado” is where I find happiness and purpose. It’s one of the core values of who […]