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Why Do You Do What You Do?

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In May my son Nicholas graduated from our community college with a degree that will help him in his pursuit of a position as a fire inspector.  In a community college there are a variety of students. Those who just graduated from high school…

Is Positivity Contagious?

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Unquestionably, Undeniably, Palpably, Transparently, Emphatically -”YES!” I love to spread and receive positive energy equally! My salvation has always been my keen ability to attract positive people into my life! Most recently, with…

5 QUESTIONS YOU MAY BE ASKING ABOUT MEDIATION

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1. How long is it going to take? On average, the mediation process will take anywhere from 2 to 6 sessions. From start to finish, it will take anywhere from 3 to 9 months, which includes the filing of all papers with the court and final Judgment…

How to Eliminate Disappointment and Heartbreak

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“He cheated on me. I've been through anger and grief. Now I am feeling intense pain, like a knife being twisted in my heart.” ~Anonymous Facebook Post A broken heart is probably one of the most painful experiences this life has to offer.…

Mother's Day

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So, today I reflect on Mother’s Day, an annual day of recognition and celebration. First, I’ve got to note that I am a mom of three wonderful children, now all young adults.  I fully recognize that being a mom is probably one of the most…

Conformance and Judgment

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On the day after Bruce Jenner’s interview with Diane Sawyer, thoughts come to mind. Not just about what feelings Bruce has had to live with throughout her life, but about conformance, judgment and labeling. It’s really quite simple.…

Self Imposed Limitations

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I've been saying for years now, “Learn what you need to know so you can enjoy life”, and although I've been a huge advocate for learning, I've also been struggling with this HUGE concept. Throughout my journey developing the idea behind…

Nobody Wins -- BUT, We all CAN

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When things happen in my own personal experience, it sets a fertile environment for me to start thinking.  I have a habit of analyzing everything, probably a result of working in the field of quality improvement for many years. I believe…

Are You Ready to Change?

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Something I’ve identified in my lifetime doing quality improvement and providing education to different groups of people regarding life situations (for example, I recently have been lecturing on diabetes prevention) is the concept of forever…