There is something about the word “no” that is hard to say. Whether we are saying no to fast food or to unnecessarily over-committing ourselves to the requests of others, saying no is a skill that must be developed. It takes effort to grow, but it is a tool that will take you far in
RESOLUTION CHRYSALIS
Every turn of the calender year is an opportunity for a chrysalis. Sometimes transformations naturally occur, but often our self-metamorphoses are best expressed and developed through intention. New Year’s Resolutions are not meant to be suggestions, hopes, or wishful lists. Unfortunately though, too many people never accomplish or complete their resolutions, mostly because the resolutions never
DECK THE HALLS
It’s no secret that I like cough drops. If have don’t have Listerine or a mint to subdue my clean-mouth oral fixation, I chomp down on cough drops, whether I’m actually sick or not. One time last year, on my drive down to Richmond to meet up with someone for a second date, I chewed
PAINFUL PLEASURE
Pain is a funny thing. No one wishes it upon themselves, but life isn’t life without it. I just spent the past three hours doubled-over from unexplainable stomach spasms; the pain was paralyzing and excruciating. I typically get one of these “attacks” once a year and they always bring to me to tears, making me