Empowering people to make strengthening choices
A number of years ago I moved my family from Denver to Spokane, Washington, where I had accepted a new job. I was not aware at the time of how difficult an adjustment the move would be to my children, who were then 14, 12 and 9 years of age. It was especially difficult for […]
In my last article, I introduced four stages of adult development: Survival, Security, Success, and Serenity. While most of us are familiar with the first three, Serenity is often misunderstood. Many people assume that fulfillment is the reward for success–that once they achieve enough, acquire enough, or accomplish enough peace and happiness will naturally follow. […]
Why do some people feel stuck in fear and reactivity while others seem grounded, purposeful, and at peace? Over many years of counseling, teaching, and coaching, I’ve observed that adults tend to organize their lives around four fundamentally different ways of being: Survival, Security, Success, and Serenity. These stages influence how we see ourselves, relate […]
I wrote about Eduardo in my last newsletter, an example of a man who lives a simple life and yet comes from total gratitude and goodwill. I cannot be in Eduardo’s presence without feeling blessed. What is it About Eduardo? What is it about him? He certainly has problems. He’s told me about them. In […]
A Warm Greeting I call a recent business trip to Puerto Rico. As customary during many of my visits to the beautiful city of San Juan, I was staying at the Beach Club and Waterfront Hotel. Prior to beginning my first workday, I took a seat in the hotel’s small restaurant for a quick breakfast. […]
