What does it mean to be great, and what does it really take to live a life of greatness?
Most of us have been trained to think about greatness in terms of comparison to someone else. For example, we look at Steve Jobs and think, “Wow, he was a great innovator.”
It’s that wonderful time of year again! A time when we gather together with family and friends to share a meal, reconnect with loved ones, celebrate and most importantly, give thanks. Yes, it’s Thanksgiving! (more…)
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When you look at your calendar – whether it’s on your wall, on your computer or on your smartphone – do you see what your days, weeks, and months look like and feel thrilled? (more…)
…and One Simple Shift to Allow for Much More Joy in Life.
There’s a “thermostatic setting” within each of us that governs how much good, fun, love and life we allow ourselves to experience and enjoy.
In order to change our thermostatic setting, let’s first take a look at what a thermostat is. (more…)
After investing the last 40 years studying and mentoring others in transformational principles, I’ve been asked more than a few times…
“Mary, does wanting more abundance, freedom and flow in my life make me ungrateful for what I have now? Should I just be happy with what I’ve got, since it’s more than others in some parts of the world have?” (more…)
Did you know that on Mother’s Day there are more phone calls being made around the world than on any other holiday? (more…)
Have you ever apologized to someone for something you did or said, but then afterward, you felt like your apology wasn’t fully received or accepted? And so you weren’t able to fully mend the relationship? (more…)
A number of years ago, after food shopping at a grocery store, I got into the checkout line to pay. The store was busy, and the line up to reach the cashier was long.
After being in the lineup for some time, I eventually noticed that the cashier seemed really grouchy and irritable with each customer she dealt with. (more…)
Years ago, I committed to speak at a conference, without realizing at the time that this speaking engagement would cause me to miss most of my children’s spring break.
When the event was over, I wanted to get home as quickly as possible so that I could spend at least a day with my kids before they went back to college.
I’d already arranged to catch an earlier flight over the phone.
I thought everything was sorted out for me to arrive home early…
A few years ago, I received a call from a friend of mine who was ecstatic after a breakthrough weekend that he’d just had with his daughter.
That previous Friday afternoon, he’d driven to his daughter’s college campus for the annual Parent’s Weekend.
Between her school work, her boyfriend and her packed social schedule, his daughter’s calendar always seemed to be wonderfully full – and this being her senior year, she seemed to be even busier than usual!
