Ever found yourself standing on the cusp of an idea, about to crack open a long held dream, but you’re feeling ready to take it on? And then what do you do? You pick up the phone and call your nearest and dearest Wet Blanket friend.
When I moved to The Big Apple in 1998 to pursue my dream of dancing professionally, I was singlemindedly focused on one thing and one thing only: To make it.
Do you ever hear about someone’s success and wonder, How did they get there? Do you sometimes feel like you’re on the outside looking in?
As young children, we innately think we’re the best, most deserving, wildly captivating humans on the planet! When do we stop becoming our own biggest fans?
One of the things I most enjoy about my work as a therapist is the diversity of my clients. I learn new things every day
If I had a nickel for every time someone struggling with depression told me they don’t “believe” in antidepressants… Let’s face it. Even with all
The grieving man stooped in sadness, accepting condolences from friends, loved ones, strangers. He wept over his sister’s untimely passing. She was my colleague and a friend, so I attended her funeral to pay my respects. I admit, I also went for another reason.
If she were handed more time, like an unrecovered addict with a sudden windfall she would fill up her extra hours as quickly as they were bestowed upon her. What she needs goes beyond more time.
What is changing in your life right now? Is it a sudden change having to do with a happy milestone? Or was there a call in the middle of the night, an unexpected email, or a closed-door meeting at work?
I had fantasies of her joining us for a late dinner or coffee, and telling me all about her trajectory in the business, offering advice and guidance. But instead she said we could walk her to her car.
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