No Is a Complete Sentence

No Is a Complete Sentence

Do you find it hard to say No? It took me years to learn the power of this single word. People pleasing never pleases anyone. Especially the people pleaser. This was the case for me.  Over time, I learned to say what I mean without saying it mean. I never wanted to...
An Issue Close to My Heart

An Issue Close to My Heart

Do you worry about the kids of today and their mental health? I do—all the time. As a father of four young people and their wider circles of friends – I can’t help but worry about how the kids of today are doing post-Covid and with the constant, unrelenting pressure...
My Resolution for Each and Every day

My Resolution for Each and Every day

Have you heard of Quitter’s Day? The day when people tend to give up on their New Year’s Resolutions. Yes, there is a day for that! I have been thinking about a New Year’s resolutions and remembered how my life changed five years and seven months ago.  My...
The Alchemy of Gratitude

The Alchemy of Gratitude

Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays for all the usual reasons:  it’s an occasion to stop our busy lives and break bread as we share a delicious traditional meal. It’s an opportunity to celebrate our freedoms in this incredible country and a moment to pause and...
Magnify your focus (and own your lane)

Magnify your focus (and own your lane)

Are you fascinated by a magnifying glass’s ability to focus sunlight so that it can create fire?  As a kid, I was always intrigued by this concept. As an adult, I realize that the magnifying glass symbolizes our ability to focus our energies/talents. By...