For the longest time I thought money was the answer to my happiness. No matter what was going in my life at the time, I would put happiness on the back burner. I just kept thinking, “Once I land the “money” job, I will be happy”. After many years of running, I finally caught up to my happiness [...]
Archive for August, 2009
16 Aug
There’s a bit of Julia Child inside all of us…
The movie Julie & Julia has made an impact my life. It left me with feelings of inspiration and put a spring back in my step. This movie re-ignited a passion in me that was dimmed for some time but Julia Child reached out and saved me. Through the years, as I flick through TV stations, I [...]
15 Aug
Think before you speak
I’m sure at one time or another you’ve been put in your place because of something you said that wasn’t well received and the words “think before you speak” were left ringing in your ears. We might walk away from an experience with our tail between our legs feeling a bit remorseful for hurting someone’s [...]
7 Aug
Give the gift of encouragement
In good times or in bad times, we can all use some encouragement. Recently a friend of mine told me that she has decided to open her own business. I didn’t waste any time in jumping up and wrapping my arms around her, telling her how happy I am to hear that she is finally taking her [...]