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Refined by fire

Refined by fire

“Life tests us like gold in a furnace, but the fire only purifies, never destroys.” — Unknown There is no greater “furnace” in life than losing your mobility. Whether you are 30 or 70 coming to terms with losing a physical ability that enabled...
The weight of unfinished business

The weight of unfinished business

The other day my mom and I were on the phone reminiscing about my childhood and I was trying to recall the name of a particular neighborhood that we both loved….. to no avail. It drove me nuts well into the night. I would attempt to work on other things, yet images of...
Be Greedy

Be Greedy

There are lots of things to love about fall. Most people don’t love raking leaves…… Unless you are a kid. It makes me think of a Japanese proverb…. “If you feel like you have lost everything, remember this, trees lose their leaves every year, yet...
Obstacles are the way

Obstacles are the way

The other day, I wanted to hit my favorite grocery store on the way home from work that was a little out of the way and meant I would have to go through downtown Orlando at rush hour. But it was worth it and I had the extra time on this particular day to patiently sit...
When doubt prevails……

When doubt prevails……

If you want to succeed in life, you need to work harder. At some level, I think we all believe this to be true. So, it can be quite a disappointment when you are “working” as hard as possible to achieve a goal and seemingly going nowhere. And maybe, here in lies the...