Get ready for the 1st ever Book of the Month on this blog! I’ve decided that each month I will share with you the name of a book that I’ve discovered and loved reading. My hope is that you will be interested enough to check the book out further. Any of the clients that … Read More
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Strength in Connections
Come out of the circle of time And into the circle of love. – Rumi No matter what your personal struggles might be, reaching out to those who care is a sign of strength. It takes courage to let others know that you need their support, that your life is hard right now. Whatever you’re … Read More
Creating Balance (Part 2)
OK everyone. It’s the weekend, so take a few minutes to get in touch with your creative side. If you don’t have a set of bright, colorful magic markers, now’s the time to go buy some. They’re called magic for a reason! You’re going to create magic with those markers! Grab a sheet of plain … Read More
Creating Balance
Is your life — perfectly balanced? Probably not, because although many of us reach for perfect balance, we need to accept that it’s an impossibility! We can, though, improve the balance of our life. All too often, our life is skewed too much one way or another. I often talk with people, both men and … Read More
Resiliency in Action
In my last entry, I talked about the fire here in Santa Barbara. The situation started improving on Friday, when our weather changed. The winds died down and the fog came back with its cooler temperatures. Many people were allowed to go back to their homes on Saturday. The fire continues, though, and there are … Read More
Personal Empowerment
My goal when working with clients is always their personal empowerment. I begin, by helping them get a better understanding of their areas of control. A picture can be worth a thousand words, as they say. I usually have them draw 3 circles, one inside the other. The first should be a very large circle. … Read More