Karen presents part two in our discussion on our relationships with our co-workers! Relationships with co-workers are some of the most frustrating relationships in our lives. Unlike friends, we don’t get to choose our co-workers. As Jim mentioned, they are … Continue reading →
Jim presents part one of our discussion on relating to folks in the workplace. Karen will follow up in two weeks. Having a full time job means that over a third of our waking hours are spent at our place … Continue reading →
Thomas Wolfe wrote, “You can’t go home again.” He meant that home doesn’t change – we do. Many of us are all too well aware that home/our family of origin hasn’t changed. This is why we struggle during the holiday … Continue reading →
In the fourth edition of our series on relationships, Jim and Karen discuss our relationships with our extended family – just in time for the holidays! “Welcome, newcomers. The tradition of Festivus begins with the airing of grievances. I got … Continue reading →
In part two of the third edition of our series on relationships, Karen continues the conversation about our relationships with our community. “Accept, then act. Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it. Always work … Continue reading →
I believe that supporting my community means welcoming hard work, connecting to good people, and living & loving passionately. I seek conviction – rock solid belief that come hell or high water, we’re not only going to pull through but … Continue reading →
The people I most enjoy have all three of these. I have ridiculous amounts of them, but at this point in my journey, the only reason I make well developed plans is because I enjoy listening to my Higher Power … Continue reading →
This month’s topic is our relationship to our Higher Power and our need to live a life of purpose. When Jim and I decided on this topic, we were both fully aware that it can be one wrought with controversy. … Continue reading →
Karen Foley offers her perspective in Part 2 of our discussion on our relationships with ourselves! Our relationship with ourselves is the most complicated and important relationship we have, yet we often give it almost no thought whatsoever. We are, … Continue reading →
Jim LaPierre offers part I of this two part discussion. The first relationship we need to get right is the one we have with ourselves. I am forever a work in progress. I am healthier than I have ever been … Continue reading →