15 tips for jumping out of planes & slaying dragons
I was a public speaking coach for about ten years. In my workshops and coaching sessions, I encouraged people who were afraid of public speaking to “feel the fear and…
it’s all about me
Self awareness is a lifelong journey, and I constantly learn new things about me. I also relearn stuff I already knew. Life, being a relentless task master, sends me reminders…
the purpose of struggle: a parable
After composing this poem on being helpful, I explored some inspirational material I had posted years ago on my other two sites AmazingWomenRock.com and SheQuotes.com. While I meandered, I found…
is it possible to be too helpful?
Absolutely! Being too helpful, or giving unsolicited advice can become bad habits if one isn’t careful. I regularly practice NOT giving unsolicited advice because I HATE being on the receiving…
20 questions to cultivate awareness, gain clarity, and create change in yourself and your relationships with others
Do you have the same old arguments with your partner, family members and/or friends? Do you sometimes feel stuck or like a broken record? You can change that if you…
ups & downs
We all have em… ups & downs © 2019 punkie ups & downs i wonder at life’s ups and downs there seem to be a lot of things…
blow by blow
I’m kinda cranky with the universe these days cuz I’m not gittin what I want! I’ve tried being patient, but my patience is being tried: it’s been like this for…
please don’t
please don’t © 2019 punkie please don’t please don’t tell me how i should feel don’t look at me askance when i refuse to share your views…
cheated
Ever have one of those days, weeks, months, even years? Feel like fate is against you? Want to kick its ass? Me too. cheated © 2019 punkie …
the awning
The first time it was clear to me that I was not part of my own family was the summer of 2005, six months after Bobby and I had…