Have you ever made a choice that didn’t seem to make sense to anyone else but just “felt right”? I chuckle as I look back at my life and see how the biggest, most important, and best decisions I’ve made were based on a feeling, not knowing much about the direction I took. There was no …
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I’m 40 today. I just can’t believe it. I have been on this planet for four decades! I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude and accomplishment. It feels like a miracle that I’ve made it this far. I had this cool idea that, to celebrate this day; I’d make a list of the 40 personal …
“Let me go! I beg you, please!” He disregards my pleas and, ruthless and inexorable, slaps and punches me repeatedly until I’m bloody and bruised. He smiles with sick satisfaction at my pain as I continue to plead for my life. “Please don’t do this–for the love of God please stop! Let me go, please, …
Do you know your true core values? To really know your life purpose, you must be clear on your values and know them in order of priority. According to the dictionary, “value” is the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something, as well as a person’s principles or …
Life’s fundamental questions are about identity and purpose: Who am I? Why am I here? Purpose is defined as “the reason for which something is done or created or for which something exists.” Your purpose is the reason you are who you are and the reason you are here at this appointed time. I think …
Have you ever heard a speaker that triggered you, inspired you, and stirred your soul, all at the same time? Amal Clooney did that for me when she spoke during the luncheon keynote session of the Texas Conference for Women, where I was a speaker, as well. The conference was an exquisite gathering of inspiring, …
It’s been a few days since my Blogalicious Weekend adventure and I’m still basking in inspiration. It was certainly unforgettable and I had so many breakthroughs that I am going to be making some changes in my business model. A popular session was the #SpeakBeautiful breakfast keynote and panel discussion, sponsored by Dove®, and led …
One of my favorite Dr. Seuss quotes reads: “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” Very motivational, don’t you think? Yet, it’s not that black and white. I’ve been thinking about this a lot the past month, after having the really cool …
Although it may sound dreary, El Día de Muertos, or “the day of the dead,” is a joyous celebration of life in Latin American countries. In my native Dominican Republic, we celebrate November 1st as the day of “all the Saints,” and November 2nd as the “day of the deceased,” or “all Soul’s day.” In Mexico, …
When Elyssa decided she wanted to quit eating “anything that has a mom,” I was pretty much in shock. I didn’t know how that would work or what it was called, but very soon, she checked out a lot of books from the Naples, FL library about being a “vegan,” : a vegetarian who avoids …