“The worst poverty is the lack of ability to imagine a tomorrow any different than today. The worst poverty is hopelessness. The gift we bring to those less fortunate is the gift of hope.” -Dr. Jeremiah Lowney, Haitian Health Foundation Where does the time go? We blink and another year has flown by. If you have been blessed with the gifts of a … [Read more...]
Wake up! Set the Tone! Join the 22%!
We live in a 24/7/365 world of “always on.” Amidst the distraction, confusion and lack of focus, there is a sea of deadlines and frequent interruptions, accentuated by our FedEx culture of we want it yesterday. Is it any surprise that stress has been referred to as the health epidemic of the 21st century? Stress is a factor in both our personal … [Read more...]
Bless and Release: These are YOUR happy days!
“In the end, only three things matter - how much you loved, how gently you lived and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.” -Buddha This quote has always reminded me of Babciu, my maternal grandmother. Widowed at 40, when her youngest--my aunt Joan--was just two years old, she single-handedly raised my mother and her five … [Read more...]
How to Be Successful After College: Four Life Traits to Hone
While college graduation is a milestone, this accomplishment alone will not make you successful. To be successful after college, know that it is what you do with your degree, with the knowledge garnered and the opportunities that you seek, that will create a path for you. You are your choices. As you graduate and embark on a career, you get to … [Read more...]
Slow Down to Speed Up
Feeling overwhelmed? Is your schedule jam packed? Do you find yourself lamenting, “If only I had more time?” You are not alone! But with just 24 hours in a day, it’s all about the choices you make. You cannot live in a state of constant acceleration, seven days a week. You will burn out and become unproductive. Decades ago, life seemed … [Read more...]