Summarizing research on persistence from an article in The Intelligent Optimist (www.theoptimist.com).  We can learn to develop our persistence to pursue

What creates inspiration? Marcia explores this subject with her artist husband, Tom Christiansen.

How do we have the courage to show up as our full selves. This encore segment reviews the work of Brene Brown, from her Houston TED talk in 2010.

The second of The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz is "Don't Take It Personally".  The more I learn about shadow and projection, the more I understand your reaction to me may h

The shadow, as defined by Carl Jung, are disowned parts of ourselves.  Becoming conscious of our shadow is an important part of our journey to wholeness. 

Instead of New Year's Resolutions, try setting intentions to focus your attention on what matters most. Create the intention as a question and then learn how to live into it.

During stressful times, it helps to savor the postive moments in our day.  This week, Marcia used www.positivityratio.com to help her focus on the lif

In turbulent times, it is hard to find words to ease the journey.  Blessings, according to John O'Donohue are "a circle of light drawn around a person to protect, heal, and strengthen.&q

Feedback does not always feel like a gift and usually it is. It helps us see what we don't see.

Story telling connects us to each other. Even if we have very different conclusions about life, if you tell me your story, I will listen.