Uncovering Your Own True Magnificence

November 21st, 2011

Uncovering Your Own True Magnificence

Like most women, I have endured some pretty rough times.  As an ugly duckling child, I found myself surrounded by viciously mean “friends” whose cruel criticisms destroyed virtually every vestige of my self-esteem. Life at home became increasingly tense eventually pushing me to a complete disconnect from my parents. I am not blaming them completely; it was my fault as well. I just couldn’t communicate with them. Later, despite having evolved into a photogenic beauty and successful model, genuine relationships eluded me and heartache and self- loathing were my frequent companions. But in my late teens I had found a coping solution: Alcohol.

Bare Feet – an excerpt from Why God Matters: How to Recognize Him in Daily Life

February 24th, 2011

Bare Feet ~ (an excerpt from Why God Matters: How to Recognize Him in Daily Life)

by Karina Lumbert Fabian

God sets many angels in our paths, but often we know them not; in fact we may go through life never knowing that they were agents or messengers of God to lead us into virtue…

– Bishop Fulton J. Sheen –

She waltzed into the church, head high, unkempt hair making a silver halo around her head. She wore a turquoise dress and no shoes.

Learning from Tim Russert

July 29th, 2010

What Sandwiched Boomers Can Learn from Tim Russert

By Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. & Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.

There were non-stop tributes to Tim Russert when he died – from erudite political friends to strangers traveling long distances to pay their respects. He was the toughest interviewer in broadcast journalism and few had come even close to rattling him. He clearly understood how the media game is played. Because he knew an awful lot more, think about what you can learn from his legacy and then apply to your life:

Guest Blog: Questioning My Faith

February 12th, 2010

Admit something:

Everyone you see, you say to them, “Love me.”

Of course you do not do this out loud, or someone would call the cops.

Still, though, think about this, the great pull in us to connect.

Why not become the one who lives with a full moon in each eye

that is always saying,

with that sweet moon language,

what every other eye in this world is dying to hear?

~Hafiz

(Poems thanks to Julianna Parker)

Questioning My Faith

by: Thomas Matlack

(Embracing My Journey Guest Blogger)

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