Giving to Haiti

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I know that many of you want to contribute what you can to support the relief efforts in Haiti. I found these tips from the American Institute of Philanthropy's (AIP) website, CharityWatch.org, that will help to ensure that the money you donate actually gets to Haiti. 1. Know your charity.  Read the mission, make sure that there is a clear description of program accomplishments, and a listing … [Read more...]

Divine Job Description

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As I hope you know, the reason I do Real Life is to help we women with the ongoing challenge of finding balance in our lives, making sure that we’re in alignment with our values and what is most important for us, and experiencing joy. I believe that by increasing our capacity for compassion-- first for ourselves, then for those close to us, and ultimately expanding out to those we may not even … [Read more...]

Burning Silence

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK: The focus on the creation of Peace begins within. -- Caverly Morgan I actually have spent 10 days at a silent zen monastery. Wake up at 7:00 a.m. Walk to the meditation hall. Oh, by the way, when I’ m walking, I must keep my gaze downcast in front of me, lest I catch someone else’s eye. Every moment of every day, including when I’m walking, is structured for me turn … [Read more...]

Can you read my mind–PLEASE?

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Some pursue happiness. Others create it. -- Unknown After we finish, my Executive Producer and I talk about the show we just did, what we liked, what I wish I had included, and then the ubiquitous random conversation... After this show, David commented that it's all well and good to be invited in, but what do you do about the crystal ball concept? Crystal ball concept? … [Read more...]

Personal Brand with Beth Duffy

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Fall down seven times. Get up eight. --Chinese proverb After my interview with Beth, I was reminded again of how people in the public eye have a need to maintain boundaries between their private and public lives. My significant other was, earlier in his life, a very high profile rock and roller and has told me stories of how complete strangers, and even more challenging, … [Read more...]

Welcome to the show!

Sasha Farmer and Rebecca Hettig will be talking with me at 8:30 this Saturday morning about their challenges with finding balance, when they lose balance, how being out of balance affects them, and what they do to return to their balance. Tune in, WINA 1070, Saturday morning to hear all about it... … [Read more...]