Trust Your Brillance

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Homemade Iron Chefs

My family has a crazy vacation tradition,Iron Chef night with a twist.

My sister and I each pair up with one of my nephews. They come up with a meal idea based around something they’ll eat rather than a secret ingredient. We’re the sous chefs/consultants. . . . →Read More:Trust Your Brillance

Become a Laughing Buddha:Sit and Smile

Picture of my Laughing Buddha Reminding me to smile every day

The Story of the Laughing Buddha

The Laughing Buddha was a cheerful Buddhist monk,Hotei or Pu-Tai,who traveledspreading happiness and blessings to the ordinary. In his small bag he carried sweets and gifts for children. He has become a symbol of protection . . . →Read More:Become a Laughing Buddha:Sit and Smile

Choose A Job You Love…

When you do what you love,things flow naturally. You learn to listen to yourself more than others. More importantly you learn to trust yourself. . . . →Read More:Choose A Job You Love…

How Your Choices Can Redefine Who You Are

Here’s how I became myself:mess,failure,mistakes,disappointments,and extensive reading;limbo,indecision,setbacks,addiction,public embarrassment,and endless conversations with my best women friends;the loss of people without whom I could not live,the loss of pets that left me reeling,dizzying betrayals but much greater loyalty,and overall,choosing as my motto William Blake’s line that we are here to learn to endure the beams of love. . . . →Read More:How Your Choices Can Redefine Who You Are

Lessons From A Bumblebee

What makes your heart sing? What makes you jump out of bed? Are you doing these things everyday? If not,why? . . . →Read More:Lessons From A Bumblebee