When You Do Everything Right and Things Don’t Work Out
The hardest thing for me is not when I fail. The hardest thing is not when I don’t get what I want. The hardest thing is not when all the things I wish for do…
I Am Enough: Gratitude for Those Who Hurt Me Deeply
There are times when I still think about one particular man and what our relationship could have been, and it still hurts. But I’m grateful that he came into my life the way he did….
5 Things I Learned from a Shaman in Less than an Hour
I’m used to high stress situations but by Thursday night, I was thiiiiiiiiiis close to banging my head against the wall, literally. I was at that point where I’d been working 12-15 days for…
Be the Person You Needed When You Were Younger
One of my writer pals, M.R. Sellars, shared with me a quote that made me think twice. Okay, actually more like ten times, not just twice. “Be the person you needed when you were younger.”–…
No Coincidence: Everything in Its Right Time
It’s said that people come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. But really, regardless of the length of time, it’s always for a reason. Sometimes a person comes into your…
When the Child Is the Family’s Pillar of Strength
How in the world could anyone expect a small child to bear the brunt of the family’s needs? To be the emotional rock, the pillar of strength? Yet, I remember that burden being placed…
Mentoring: Making Rock Stars out of Ordinary People
I love mentoring the next generation. When I one day retire, I want to know that I don’t have to worry because I’ve left the future in good hands. About a year into my three-year…
Message from the Universe: Just a Test to Make Sure You’ve Got It Right
Dammit! A month in and I‘ve already failed. A long lost friend of mine used to tell me that the Universe has a way of ensuring that you’ve made a particular change in your life…
This Year Will Be Different
A month ago…. Before dawn, on Thanksgiving morning, I woke in a cold sweat. For the past several nights, my dreams have been populated with visits from a former boyfriend, as well as other people…
Lorna’s Personal Guidelines for Work, Life, and Love
I have a series of personal guidelines I follow in both my professional and personal lives. They make all the difference in my satisfaction level at work and my happiness level at home. Here are…
