In this post, I'm sharing ways to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey and share just some of the ways that people are helping - not...

The Whittier Fire started on July 8 in central California. It burned more than 10,000 acres in 2 days. This image was taken one week...

Independence is the freedom to make choices on our own behalf. There is a lot of fighting and resisting in this country lately....

I wrote this book to offer a different perspective, provide lots of options, increase feelings of empowerment, and encourage much more...

The California poppy, pictured above, is cropping up everywhere here. That's how I know Spring is on its way. But, it's not just the...

I marched in Ventura, California on January 21, 2017 with an estimated 2,500 people. Most of the people there, a mix of male and female,...

The new year tends to ring in a time of self-assessment. What am I doing? Where am I going? Am I on the best path for me? If your road is...

No, this isn't about the 60s movie with that title. It's a question for survivors. When you live for a time in an environment that is...

What a political season this has been! Name-calling, innuendo, lies, and intimidation have dominated the media, either in reporting it or...

#94 Focus on the abundance of goodness all around. Every day a life is saved, a spirit is lifted, a habit is broken, a life affirming...

Peace is more than the absence of violence. It's also the fullness of harmony, unity, and appreciation. September 21 is the International...

In the game of golf, there is a place known as the sweet spot. When that spot on the club face meets that spot on the ball, all that...

#55 Demonstrate the healthy behavior you want to see. We all learn by example. Stop for a moment and reflect on those actions you have...

They say that if you poke a hole in the ground anywhere in Budapest, you'll hit hot water. The same may be true for all of Hungary with...

Celebrate your survival! I wrote Be An Inspiration! to empower and inspire survivors of abuse with ideas, resources, and encouragement....

7 in 10 girls believe they are not good enough or do not measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school, and...

The fourth of seven main energy centers in the body, is the heart chakra (Sanskrit word meaning wheel) located at the center of the chest...

January 23rd is National Handwriting Day in celebration of the importance of handwriting. The new year celebration brings a welcome...

I haven't been in the snow in more than 20 years, so a recent visit to Michigan during their first fluffy snowfall was a real treat. And...

...has nearly all the energy it needs to grow into a giant oak. It won't change into a willow tree, a turtle, or a rose. And with some...