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  • Embrace Intention

    1/1/2026 Do you make resolutions each year? I once did, but not anymore. I am not a resolution person. For the last few years, I chose a theme word for the year, but often, by March, I often forget what it was. In 2026, I am taking a different approach. I am embracing intention. What… Read more

  • 11/26/2025 Years ago, I attended several after-hour social events hosted by the local chamber of commerce when my husband and I were members. Walking into a social situation brought me back to my high school “wall flower” era.  I was feeling so alone and awkward in a room full of people.  I attempting to connect… Read more

  • February 27, 2025 Many people have pondered the meaning of life. You may have yourself. I am not sure if I have asked what the meaning of life is. Rather, I have questioned the meaning of certain things that I have done in my life. If I have been in a negative frame of mind,… Read more

  • 2/21/2025 Curiosity acts as a powerful catalyst. Curiosity, like other skills that power our emotional intelligence, is a practice wrote Erin Walsh. This is the kind of curiosity that connects us. Curiosity and wonder can also foster creativity, improve well-being, and deepen interpersonal relationships, wrote Nicole Whiting, MA. Curiosity and wonder are intertwined psychological states… Read more

  • February 13, 2025 Did you know that curiosity helps us develop mind management skills that can lead to personal autonomy? The idea of becoming more autonomous is intriguing. Mind management skills include critical thinking, a questioning attitude, and ability to explore different perspectives. These skills will ultimately lead to better self-awareness. Blogger and Podcaster Avik… Read more

  • February 6, 2025 Did you know that curiosity can change your brain health for the better? “Curiosity is a crucial aspect of managing your mind, which is the driving life force,” stated Dr. Caroline Leaf, a clinical neuroscientist. Research has found that curiosity plays a key role in stimulating brain activity. It helps form new… Read more

  • Embrace Uncertainty

    January 31, 2025 (image from Freepik) At the end of 2024, I signed up for a craft fair to display my artwork and gain exposure as an artist. I felt anxious as the date of the event approached. I feared I would sit at my table and not sell anything. I knew these fears of… Read more

  • January 30, 2025 Curiosity and fear are two different states in our minds, and they impact different parts of our brains. As we have evolved as humans, fear has become the internal warning system that is hard-wired to protect ourselves. Fear can trigger the fight or flight response when our brain senses a threat. The… Read more

  • January 26, 2025 “Our behavior is affected by our assumptions or our perceived truths. We make decisions based on what we think we know,” wrote Simon Sinek, author of the book Start with Why. Many know the importance of asking “why “ questions. Many have sought knowledge and better understanding, which is perhaps why Simon… Read more

  • How do you ask questions?

    January 16, 2025 I once heard that there is no such thing as a “dumb” question, but one that is not asked. Many people hold back from asking questions, because they are afraid to look foolish or be embarrassed. If a question is in your mind, it might be one that others have as well.… Read more