Why is it so hard for some people to keep their word? Why is there such lack of Integrity? Why answer with a No when you meant to say Yes? Why make promises that you know before-hand you are not going to keep?I used to believe that telling the truth was a sign of honor, […]
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Rehabbing the Soul
Rehabbing the Soul!!!Has it happened lately that you feel a bit (or a lot) out or sorts? Words in your head seem to scramble and you just can’t put them together? You’ve been fiddling with your quarterly numbers which usually you are a whiz at, and suddenly, 2 plus 2 don’t equal 4? Do you […]
Do you read conch shells?
Do you often wonder how others get ahead much faster and succeed, while others don’t? Are you a snooper going around to see what kind of magic they practice and if so, would you do it? Do you read conch shells?Growing-up in a strict Catholic environment but also exposed to the African Santeria religion, many […]
Is that you, Ali?
Is that you, Ali? Said a an unfamiliar voice while I was engrossed reading a fabulous article on my computer screen at the local coffee house. I looked up to find this young man, with a grin on his face, not sure of what he was going to say next when he realized I was […]
ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE SPOTLIGHT?
IT IS A SCARY WORLD out there when you have so much talent, so much to give, and yet…. you’re afraid of scrutiny and vulnerability. That’s the big SPOTLIGHT!!! That’s when you want to hide and I completely understand the need to do so. I was there once or twice. However, what if the need […]
SLEEPLESS NIGHTS?
Are you having sleepless nights because people look at you differently? They may even think you are different? If so…..GOOD FOR YOU….’cause you are being true to who you are and impostor-ship has gone completely out of style. Times are changing very rapidly and along with changes, comes adaptability which in turn creates: WISDOM This […]
IF THE SHOE FITS…..
As the old saying goes: “If the shoe fits…..wear it!”….and I will add: With Pride! NOT always life gives us what we want, and not often the shoe happens to fit, but when it does, it is simply heavenly and divine. As we move into the glorious month of May, I invite you to explore […]
DO YOU BELIEVE IN VISION BOARDS?
Want to know one of the most powerful business tool? I give you: VISION BOARDS! THIS MORNING I started a “virtual” Vision-Board. I added only those things AND people that I believe to be for my highest good with a couple of tiny captions as in: “If it’s for me, let it be… if not, […]
WHAT IS ONE OF THE MOST brutal truths in business?
Want to know one of the most brutal truths in business? NOT Investing in yourself and making yourself a priority. When you put-off investing in yourself, you’re putting-off core basic necessities for a successful business and a life well-lived. I know this because I learned it the hard way. Now, you don’t have to. Be […]
WAS IT COURAGE OR CONVICTION?
WAS IT COURAGE, or CONVICTION? The kids from MARJORIE STONEMAN DOUGLAS HIGH SCHOOL in Parkland, Florida, gave me a reason to smile today and I shared it every where I went. They gave me one more reason to be proud, to be courageous, to be moved to action, and to be inspired […]