You want to be supportive of others. But sometimes their behaviors make that challenging; even drains your energy. What do you do? Here’s one step.

I had made plans. Then it was time to implement them and life had different plans. Today’s message is about how to handle the interruptions.

My last day to sit on the balcony to watch an oceanfront sunrise turned out to be cloudy. As always, the morning hours still spoke to me.

It was dark when I arrived on the balcony and I could still see the stars. As always, morning had something to teach me.

You plan some new behaviors or habits. You know the result you desire. But there’s the most difficult step along the way there. What is it? How can you not let it cause you to stumble? How can you keep the promise you’ve made to yourself?

Sometimes we wish today could be exactly like yesterday. But time moves on. That doesn’t mean today can’t be every bit as good - just in a different way.

There are times we see others doing something we want for our own lives. Sometimes others see those things in us. Today I share a story about finding joy in your journey even when there is a twinge of envy for someone else’s story.

You’re waiting for the big event, the big success, getting to your goal. Are you missing what’s happening along the way?

You have a style that is most natural and works best for you. Your partner does as well. But sometimes (oftentimes) these are different. Those difference can result in conflict unless you know how to blend those styles.

Is it possible to avoid conflict AND have that be a good thing? Here’s one reason why the answer is, YES!

Sometimes we set our expectations and boundaries early in a relationship whether at home, work, or in the community. But life changes. And we must also. Here are three tips to help

We all set precedents in relationships. But we’re not always happy with those later. Here’s one step toward eliminating the frustration and disappointment.

Are you defeating yourself by using this word? Here’s why to stop using it - and how to replace it.

There are popular - and unpopular - words that people use at the beginning of a new year. Here are some thoughts about why it’s not the word choice that matters. And three things that do.

Wrapping up one year and heading into the new, typically brings much reflection on the year past and the new one ahead.

What do you do with this time of reflection to make it fruitful for your life?

Here's one step you can take.

Originally posted in 2021, wrapping up one year and looking toward another provides great opportunities. Here is one way to capture those opportunities.

You've embarked on a good, emotionally healthy, and necessary journey. So why do you feel so out of sync?

I don’t play chess. But a friend of mine does. Here’s an important life lesson that was highlighted in our conversation.

When you receive a text, email, or other written communication, you are overlaying the intonation using our own thoughts. Is this causing unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts? Is it costing you connection with someone important to you?

On a recent hike, I was reminded that sometimes it just takes a few more steps. Here’s the story.