You read that title and likely immediately thought to yourself – “Wait, what? I thought there were only benefits. Now you are saying there is bad news?” Yes – but it’s not the kind of ‘bad’ you are thinking. And that’s alright. So – The bad news — here goes. The […]
“Why isn’t everyone doing this? Everybody should do that. This was great. I so appreciate it. ” These are the words she said as we were wrapping up the 30 min initial consultation on the phone. Do what, you ask? Do a phone consult with the potential clients before bringing them in for […]
Towards the end of my time with this couple, we reflected on what they have learned, reviewed some of the lessons, and looked at the biggest “pots of gold” they are taking with them as they leave. Here’s what one of them said, looking back. Money in Marriage – THIS IS GOLD […]
Today is going to be the ‘Words of the Wise’ Edition because we’ve not done one in a while. You Want to End Conflict? One of the things I love the most is when in a random book I’m reading the author addresses something marriage-related. It comes out of nowhere yet it […]
Showing up for Your Marriage – This Is What It All Starts with How are you showing up for your marriage on this random Wednesday in March? What did you do to take care of your body today? Your mind? How are you feeding your heart, your soul? If you leave your […]
For years, (don’t ask how many) I would tell myself that I can’t drink smoothies in the winter time because it made me cold. You know, green drinks. Given that I’d use frozen fruit or cold juice or coconut water from the fridge, my body would just end up shivering for hours afterwards. […]
As far as compliments in my directions – ones that come from clients – some might call this one odd. That’s alright. These four words. They landed it my lap, just like that. I am calling it real. Heartfelt and raw. It didn’t happen during the intake. Not even in session two. Somehow […]
Bringing Two Worlds Under One Roof – What it was THEN “It’s not like we didn’t know. When we first met, that was part of what made it so exciting. We’d even brag about it to our family and friends, not even kidding. He grew up on one continent. I grew up […]
I wanted to bring this gem to you today. “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Courtesy of Victor Frankl Read it. Then read it again. Let it sink in. Truly. It’s […]
Every time I go to Trader Joe’s or Target to get snacks for the waiting room at my office (yes, I have food for my people), I feel like I need to explain myself. Like I need to tell someone what is going on when this is ALL that’s in my basket. No […]
