Podcast: Labor Day, Barbecues, 15 Minutes of Fame and Follow Through
Have you ever planned something fun or important and then decided not to follow through on your plans because of a change in circumstances. Are you able to follow through and finish what you start even if the change in circumstances if very challenging? Let…
Podcast: Living in an Epicenter of Social Change – Kenosha, Wisconsin
At the moment, I reside in Kenosha, Wisconsin. It is the place where a white police officer recently shot an African American man, Jacob Blake, in the back, seven times. Kenosha has become another epicenter of social change like has happened in Minneapolis after the killing of George…
Podcast: Sometimes You Have to Stink Up the Place To Be True to Yourself
Are you always true to yourself? Are you true to yourself even if you may offend other people in your life, or create a “stink?” Let me tell you another true story. A few years ago, I was living in Troutdale, Oregon, which is just…
Podcast: What Virtual Anchors are Weighing You Down?
Do you ever feel like you are being weighed down or anchored in place by your own life circumstances? Thinking about being weighed down by a virtual anchor reminded me of something I did a few summers ago. This story illustrates how actual anchors drag…
Podcast: Have You Lit An Energetic Flame To Something In Your Life?
A “flame” is the visible part of a fire. It gives light and heat. The color and temperature of a flame depend on the type of fuel that is used to make the fire. A blue or white flame is often very hot, while a red, orange, or yellow flame is less hot. Let me…