“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” ~ Marcel Proust   I participated in a discussion this week focused on relationship building as the evolution of networking.  I had the opportunity to share my perspective on relationship building and how it has enabled me in my…

I have healed a lot of wounds. I’ve forgiven, even myself. I continue to release the past patterns and hurts. I continue to peel away layers and gain a deeper understanding of me. Each time I experience a struggle, I gain a deeper understanding of my lessons, my path, myself. And ultimately these help to…

“Even if we all had wings, very few of us would fly. Like most things in life, it’s not what you’re capable of; it’s what you’re willing to do” ~unknown   This quote jumped off the page for me and really hit me square in the back of the head. Is it about skill or…

I host a Super Bowl party each year. Generally my closest friends and some of their children show up and we eat and drink. A lot! There is never a shortage of food or alcohol and we critique and watch the game and commercials. When the Giants are in it we are much more serious…

Confusion comes from over-thinking and over-managing life. Clarity comes from letting go of trying to work everything out and being present enough to see the guidance that life is already giving you. ~Sandy C. Newbigging   I have a good friend who often reminds me that “control is an illusion.” We have very little.  We…

I commute and drive a lot. I drive 44 miles to my office in Newark, New Jersey and 135 miles to my office in Shelton, Connecticut…one way. I also drive 52 miles one way to my Pennsylvania office, just not as often. I drive to my parents, I drive to the food store, I drive,…

I have finally become my own best friend. I now trust myself, my instincts, I listen to myself more. This became very clear to me over the last few weeks, maybe months. But it crystalized with a conversation with Gina, my happiness guide, my life coach, my soul sister, my friend. She re-frames things so…

“Sometimes it’s not that people change, it’s just that the mask falls off” ~Unknown   I loved this quote the moment it popped up for me! It came at a time when I was wondering just how bad my judgement of people may be. How is it that a reasonably intelligent human being who also…