by skimhenson | Jun 24, 2011 | laughter
I’m very grown up when it comes to laughing at myself. Just ask my husband. He often says, “You think you’re funny even when no one else does.” He’s right. I do. That was, until the day our son walked into the living room and said, “Wow, that looks like one sick...
by skimhenson | Jun 21, 2011 | funny ones
After a life of digging deep for answers and trying to figure everything out, I’m learning to lighten up a bit and take more breaks. I’m picturing myself going with the flow, and floating on top of the water instead of diving in head first (sometimes into an...
by skimhenson | Jun 8, 2011 | awareness and action
“From now on, I will …” “This is the last time I put up with …” “He/she will never again …” Fill in the blanks. Words speak volumes so I’m not diminishing their power. But actions are the convincing conversation. Here are three examples. His words: Well-known...
by skimhenson | Jun 3, 2011 | letting go, relationships
Quit taking it personally. Even popular blogger Seth Godin says “this is tough advice.” He follows up with, “Here’s the thing: it’s never personal. It’s never about you.” His reasoning goes like this: no one really knows us, they only know...
by skimhenson | Jun 1, 2011 | freedom, holidays, patriotism
He walked into the jewelry store and stood in line behind me while I waited at the counter to pick up my repaired rings. While the clerk figured my bill, the gentleman stood patiently with the help of his cane. He mentioned to the lady working the counter that he was...