"It's policy," is something that is thrown around by leaders of organizations and the people that follow them. In school, children are taught to follow the rules and to not question those in authority. At home, when our children question "why," we tell them, "because I said so." At work, supervisors will say, "I know.... Continue Reading →
Mission, a fundamental tool for achievement
Outdoor survival is an interest and hobby of mine. What has kept me so intrigued with the untamed wilderness is that there is no better place to experience and learn about life in its most raw form. The lessons that the sometimes harsh and unforgiving wilderness teach, if not applied correctly, are literally the difference... Continue Reading →
Hated, put-down, ridiculed…and INCREDIBLE
In my travels and countless interactions, one common theme with people is a desire to be liked and accepted. If that seems too far out of reach for some, avoiding hate and personal attacks might be good enough. Today, there are more ways to connect and build, or in contrast, alienate and hurt people than... Continue Reading →
Survivor Mentality
As my 17 year old daughter finishes her final year of high school and excitement with discussion around colleges occur, I’m confronted with a frightening statistic: One in 4 women are sexually assaulted during their college years I won't be there to protect my daughter throughout her college experience, which can be hard for a... Continue Reading →
Accepting & Facing Challenges
As I sat in my immunologist's office filling out the usual form on current health status, I was feeling good about everything. I had no apparent health issues and was grateful for that. I happily marked the box totally controlled, referring to asthma. I have been diagnosed with asthma. But, in my mind I thought,... Continue Reading →
The Other Side of Helplessness
Psychological Abuse and Control is far too common in unhealthy relationships. There are specific tactics that abusers use that are important to identify. The victim often feels helpless and hopeless. There is another side to helplessness!