Category Archives: Blog

Find Your Joy

Through my Life’s journey, I’ve come to a profound realization: Life isn’t something that happens to us; it’s something that happens for us.  There’s a deep contrast between our perceived reality and accountability. When encountering challenging individuals or situations, we can learn to see this as a possibility to confront and overcome our inner darkness […]

How To Be Mentally and Financially Prepared for a Layoff

A topic that many of us may encounter in our careers is layoffs. Whether you’ve experienced it firsthand or are curious about how to prepare for the unexpected, you’re in the right place. Jin Lee, whom I interviewed concerning this issue, emphasizes that facing a layoff can be daunting, but individuals can navigate it successfully […]

Unleashing Resilience: The Power of Middle-Aged Women’s Tantrums in a Shifting World

I was thinking the other day how much I’d like to be a toddler and behave like our granddaughter. I don’t mean being a kid again; I mean having the freedom to indulge in a tantrum freely and feeling entirely resolved in those actions, exclusively when I’m pissed. Recently, our youngest experienced a meltdown at […]

I’ve Become A Grinchette

It’s not that I despise Christmas, but I do the consumerism around it. The season’s essence is magical, but it’s somehow become a production. I was raised to celebrate Christmas as the feast of St. Nicholas—an authentic dude with a real history. Santa Claus wasn’t part of my narrative. There was a lot of church […]

Navigating Stagflation: Financial Resilience in Uncertain Times

The need to feel financially unstoppable becomes more crucial amid high-interest rates and soaring inflation. We will delve into the complexities of stagflation, offering insights and strategies to overcome its financial challenges. Let’s start by acknowledging the prevalent sentiment of needing to be unstoppable during these economically challenging times and reflecting on the importance of […]

Kindness 101

Each morning, I wake up and engage in a daily practice of meditation and breathing exercises. I quiet and balance my energies, only to get into my car and immediately cross paths with a colossal asshole who shows up out of nowhere and blows all that morning effort to shit. I know it’s a test, […]