I Get To have a Wonderful Life

I Get To have a Wonderful Life

Keeping the right perspective is particularly timely and powerful in the midst of the challenges some are facing currently – whether economically, in business, health or other life issues. Now more than ever, everyone needs encouragement and hope along with a...
What the World Needs Now is Love Sweet Love

What the World Needs Now is Love Sweet Love

What a crisis we would be in if we succumbed to any ignorant thinking that we must agree with someone in order to maintain respect, love and honor.  Seriously – if you have a friend, family member or spouse (and been married more than 5 minutes), you know you can and...
A Fresh Perspective That Will Change Your Life

A Fresh Perspective That Will Change Your Life

Approaching an anniversary of any tragedy can take its toll on us.  We can find ourselves repeating some of the stages of grief we felt initially, as we’re hit by huge waves of emotions, similar to what we experienced initially: grief, heartache, pain, questioning,...
Your Thoughts Matter – Choose Wisely

Your Thoughts Matter – Choose Wisely

Whether consciously aware of it or not, our mental and emotional state is continually affected by the repeated exposure to all the messages we see and hear throughout the day – good or bad. Just as our physical body requires healthy food to be healthy, so does our...
Criticism Cripples Us (If We Let It)

Criticism Cripples Us (If We Let It)

There are critics everywhere. Everyone will receive criticism. We can’t control that. But we can control what we do with the criticism, and how we respond to it. Joan shares an example of a boy who was criticized by his own family and went on to do great things....
Personal Freedom Lies In Letting Go!

Personal Freedom Lies In Letting Go!

Looking at the test results, the Doctor leaned toward me, putting his hand on my knee and said, “Joan, I need you to know you can die from this.” “That’s crazy!” I thought – “I’m not physically sick…just feeling a little run down.” So began a journey of learning...