Plump and languid

Possibly the feeling many have after the Thanksgiving gastronomic splurge. Yet, it is not where we want to be in life. Not the physical state, instead the state of mind.  Fat and happiness may suggest apathy and contentment. If we feel stagnant and sluggish, it...

Leftovers challenge

One person’s leftovers may be another person’s banquet. What do you do with the feast with tons of food that remains unconsumed? Take on the leftover challenge and discover something new. It is an opportunity to experiment,  explore, and discover yourself. After...

Getting better

It would be wonderful to know that everything we do is perfect and admired by all. But, unfortunately, the reality is that notion is not realistic. Regardless of one’s prowess and brilliance, we will meet dissatisfaction and even discontent.  A natural reaction...

Acquiescence

The grass is always greener. Or is it?  If we meet misfortune, we wish that it was different. Yet, even when blessed with good fortune, do we not think that it may have been a little better? This is just as applicable at work, where a sense of ‘not good enough can...

A choice beyond ourselves

Recent health events have inferred a new set of choices that we never imagined we would have to or need to make. While we have a choice in our decision, like other choices, some have minor implications, and others with a far more significant bearing on not only...