Encouraging and equipping women over 60 to live their best life!
Often, we use the word “love” loosely. We tie “love” to a certain food, a coffee brand, a song, a clothing line, and many other things. Then, we use the same word when we refer to people. But love is deeper than things, attraction, or passion. Love is based on foundational elements that allow love…
Today, for my Valentine’s week post, I am focusing on our love relationships and our capability to evaluate our mindset and shift from a me, self-centered mindset to an other-focused mindset. We will challenge our assumptions with good questions! Of all the relationships we find ourselves in, our lifelong relationship of marriage, the one we…
A stepparent is in a position where he or she benevolently and naively strolls into an already existing family unit. Even if a divorce between the parents has occurred, the preexisting bonds, memories, and experiences have solidified them before she arrived. There is a security, acceptance, freedom to be oneself, in a safe family setting. Laughter and tears have unified them into a tight, and typically guarded turf. Even if mom and dad hate each other, the family foundation was formed before the stepparent arrived. Any new person, even one that marries into the tribe, is going to feel “outside that circle”. Even when a sibling brings a new person to the table, he or she will typically be embraced into the circle more quickly than a parent’s new partner.
I hope that, by giving you the recipes and step-by-step instructions—along with photos of the actual evening, you will feel that you, too, can gather your friends around the table and make memories that will last you a lifetime.
You might have to encourage your man to enjoy his loves. My friend Yvonne, when asked what was the most outrageously fun thing she had done with her honey, replied: “Zip lining in Alaska and parasailing in Hawaii. He didn’t want to do either of them, but afterward he said it was the best of times… go figure?”
I’m getting ready to head back to my hometown in NY to attend my 50th high school class reunion. How. Is. That. Even. Possible? I truly don’t feel like it’s been 50 years since the days of earth science, English literature, or world history. But the calendar says it’s true. And so do my arthritic…
Applying cross-domain lessons can enhance our effectiveness. For example, business communication techniques can be applied to resolve conflicts in personal relationships. Christian examples of extraordinary teamwork can be used in sports, business, and family dynamics.
We desire authentic connections where we feel heard and valued through open communication. Trustworthiness and reliability from our friends, our intimate relationships, and our peers provides support during challenging times. Additionally, we seek relationships where our unique thoughts are respected, opinions honored, and differences embraced. Ultimately, we aim to foster intimate relationships and friendships grounded in understanding and unwavering loyalty, navigating life’s ups and downs together.
in my past four posts, I gave you my personal overview on the areas of sports , business, Christian faith, and personal relationships. Now, I want to go further and pull out the intersecting lessons for leadership.
Regardless of what season you may be at in your life, we continue to hold leadership roles. I want to share some invaluable insights.
I believe we have just gone through the most significant social experiment: Covid 19. The fall out that occurred from the lockdowns and the isolation we experienced during that time will be felt for years and years. Our need for relationship and connection I believe is one of our greatest needs.
