Twenty-five years ago, I was introduced to journaling and didn’t like it one bit. But it saved my life. My greatest fear was that if others really knew who I was, they wouldn’t like me. Writing about my feelings was a surefire way to reveal myself. So why would I ever...
I once had a beautiful plant. It sat on my dining-room table for three weeks as I waited for it to blossom. Each week, I waited for something to happen. By week three, instead of a luscious blooming bush, what revealed itself was a dry, shriveled piece of nothing. I...
The “esteemable acts” approach is a fresh new way to build self-esteem, one that suggests self-esteem comes from doing esteemable acts, those things that make you feel good about yourself. Based on the concepts that led to my recovery from drug addiction, alcoholism,...
Season of Thanksgiving. Gratitude is a Verb. Often people think the only time to be grateful is on Thanksgiving. That is not true. The Season of Thanksgiving is everyday. How do you get started on this journey of acknowledging and appreciating the gifts you've been...
Giving. Ebb and Flow of Creation. Did you know that one of the oldest, time-tested methods to bring things into your life (receiving), is by giving. Yes, it’s true. Our universe seems to have that principle built into it. It’s the ebb and flow of creation itself, the...
I'm not one to self-promote. I strive daily to help others - that's what makes life meaningful to me. I considered my day significant and complete when I am helping clients, fellow lawyers, family, and friends. Even so, I recently received the WealthCounsel...
Today I'd like to discuss cultivating an attitude of gratitude. How do you get started on a journey of acknowledging and appreciating all of the goodness in your life? Here are three simple steps: Step 1: Cultivate an attitude of gratitude in which you choose to...
Estate planning Is essential for unmarried partners so they can provide important protections for a surviving partner and/or any minor children. Myth #1: When I die, my partner that I am not married to can continue living in our home. Fact: At your death, the only...
Black Female Lawyers win BIG - that's the kind of news I want to hear about in 2020. An intentional placement of an all-black and all-female lead counsel team took place in October, when a large firm, Adtalem Global Education, acquired Walden University for $1.84...