When my husband and I got married over 38 years ago, we had been dating for eight years.  We knew each other very well.  We had a deep friendship, chemistry, and a desire to spend a lot of time together.  Neither one of us wanted to experience the pain of divorce.  Many members of my own family had ...

A Midlife Marriage Assessment

Marriage is a journey—one that evolves over time, especially in midlife. The kids grow up, careers shift, and priorities change. One day, you wake up and realize that your relationship is no longer what it used to be. Maybe it feels like you and your spouse are just co...

Most people think of a blind spot as the thing you can't see while looking left, right, and center while driving. 

Considering changing lanes? 

You better make sure you don't have a blind spot, right?

There's another kind of blind spot.  It's the thoughts you don't see.  The assumptions you  make...

This blog post is about how to be madly in love with yourself and how you can cultivate this loving feeling towards yourself on a regular basis.

I love this concept which is not a particularly popular one. 

We are all hard on ourselves.  

The negative thoughts in our heads which have become uncon...

Have you ever wondered what separates a fulfilling, extraordinary life from one that just feels okay? Why do some people radiate joy, confidence, and a sense of purpose while others feel stuck in a cycle of mediocrity?

The answer lies in one powerful concept: intentionality.

What Does It Mean to L...

In this video, I talk about some thoughts I have about divorce and how I equate it with pain.  I have not been through a divorce and have avoided it at all costs.  Neither my husband or I ever wanted to have that experience and we have worked hard on making our marriage great.  Everyone in my family...