"Don't look back." "Move forward." "Let it go." 

We've all been given these tidbits of advice, intended to prompt us into forward motion toward letting go of past grievances, hurt, anger,...

If you were asked what the one thing was in your lifetime that made you the most unhappy, you would probably easily be able to name it, and maybe several more. But if you were asked what made you...

For as long as I can remember I've wanted to go to Tuscany. I've dreamed of retiring there, and from watching too many idyllic movie scenes I've imagined myself walking through a vineyard,...

I've heard, "You learn more about someone at the end of a relationship than you do at the beginning." I think we can apply this to relationships, work situations, and even the ending of a year. The...

Ask a 4-year-old boy who he knows that most closely resembles a super-hero, and he will often shout out, “My DAD!” with great pride. I remember my own Dad, when I was young and even...

When I was younger I felt I had a lot to prove. Activities that made me feel independent and strong were infectious to me - I thrived on needing no one. As a single mom back in the early 90's,...

We all like to think that our life experiences have taught us valuable lessons that we carry forward into each new day, helping us to avoid repeating mistakes or making bad choices. It's also...

Journey had it right when they sang this soulful, deeply passionate song. Along with my life-long crush on Steve Perry, my appreciation for this song has gone on and on.
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Even the best team leaders have moments of wondering if their team is really ready for the next critical incident. In the line of duty, whether it be public-safety like law...

You have a goal, and you've made a plan, and you start out with lots of hope... and then you hit a bump. No big deal... charge ahead... keep trying... because you still have hope. But then another...

I have a deep admiration of police, firefighters, and the many others in emergency response jobs. I'm constantly talking about the bravery these individuals are required to have - but what is this...

For the last 30 years I've had the same job, and in that 30 years I've had 3 bosses. I've given everything I had to this job, have stayed loyal and committed through the ups and downs, and I've put...