Many times upon meeting someone who finds out what I do and how I am of service to my clients, the first response is always pointing fingers elsewhere. “Oh, you should talk to my sister!” Or, “My adult son needs to talk to you!” Three Pointing Back Pointing … [Read more...]
Families are Forever or…Not
Lately, I have heard the phrase, “Families are Forever” in several ways and several places; in a song, on a portrait, and more. I even had someone tell me, “Well ____(person they were speaking of) has friends, but you know friends don’t last forever. Families do.” What if….? This got … [Read more...]
I Didn’t Have A Choice
I recently re-watched the movie ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. Several times throughout this movie Anne Hathaway’s character makes the following statement to her friends, her boyfriend, and even to Meryl Streep’s character – “I didn’t have a choice!” She says … [Read more...]
Are You A Blamer?
When something goes wrong is your first thought, “I wonder whose fault this is?” Brené Brown has this funny video where she describes this type of person as being ‘a blamer’. Are you a blamer? Someone's Fault If you find yourself being a … [Read more...]
Glued To The Rearview Mirror
When we are driving a car, it’s important to have a rearview mirror, right? However, do we have our eyes constantly glued to the rearview mirror as we are driving? What would happen if we did that? The same is true with life and relationships. If Only Some people … [Read more...]
Why did you remove me as a friend?
Ever had someone ask you that question on Facebook? Or maybe someone who you used to be so close to has drifted away from you in real life and you quietly wonder to yourself, “Why did you remove me as a friend?” Each and every situation is unique and yet I think it’s important … [Read more...]
Broken Friendships -To Be, Or Not To Be
Maybe you find yourself in a situation where you were once Best Friends and NOW, you are ‘strangers with memories’. Broken friendships - to be, or not to be. Why would you get back in touch with an estranged friend? As it is with families who separate for various reasons, the same holds … [Read more...]
But…THEY Are To Blame!
When you are at the point of being angry or filled with tears of sadness, what’s the first thought that comes to your mind? Is it about how or what we may have done to come to this conclusion or is it automatically the thought of, “But…THEY are to blame!” Our human instinct is towards … [Read more...]