The beauty of using the word “amazing” in any context is that you get to define what “amazing” means for you. An amazing life can and will look entirely different for you than it will for me or anyone else. We each make that determination. Balance will always be part of the equation, especially if you… Continue reading Create an Amazing Life
Author: Barbara Henslee
The Upside of Being Wrong
Cultural conditioning has influenced society that people who are right about things (in general) are strong and capable. And, those that are wrong are weak and foolish. Atychiphobia is the fear of failing or being wrong. The stress of being perceived as wrong stifles some people from growing intellectually.… Continue reading The Upside of Being Wrong
Continued learning keeps the mind yearning. May 2019
Just write, my sister.
Uncertain Heart by Susan Corbin, PhD.
Is my Evie going to die? This was the question terrifying me as my husband, John and I drove from Dallas to our home in Austin on a cold and rainy December 26th morning. I feared we would lose our youngest grand-baby at 10-months old. Yet, I tried to maintain some… Continue reading Uncertain Heart by Susan Corbin, PhD.
Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
Throughout this journey called life, we are all a work in progress. In order to live the most fulfilling life possible, we’re continuously learning and developing our intelligence. Emotional Intelligence (EI) is described as the ability to identify one’s own emotions as well as the emotions of… Continue reading Developing Your Emotional Intelligence
Can an Infertile Woman be Pro-Choice?
Image by Shift and Sheriff from Pixabay Some people will not understand how a woman like me can advocate the pro-choice position as it relates to the abortion debate. A woman like me who is unable to procreate. My personal belief is this: Only women should have… Continue reading Can an Infertile Woman be Pro-Choice?
Scarred
Mother nature’s fury over the last few years has scarred me. I’m not alone, I know. A lot of people who live in S.E. Texas, have been scarred. Those of us that were affected by the 2016 Tax Day and Memorial Day floods and Hurricane Harvey in 2017 are scarred. … Continue reading Scarred
Secret Letter, Secret Life
Dreading the task in front of me as I walk up the narrow, creaking stairwell, I wonder how long this will take. My great-grandmother died a week ago. Since I live closest, my mother asked me to check out the house to get an idea of what needs to be done and estimate how long… Continue reading Secret Letter, Secret Life
Administrative Professionals – Today’s Managers and Leaders
All Administrative professionals are managers. Many are natural leaders. The person in this indispensable role is a motivator, a strategic planner, a communicator and a problem solver. All these characteristics are essential to the success of all involved; individually or team. Influential Admins I know many Administrative professionals who are natural leaders. If you are… Continue reading Administrative Professionals – Today’s Managers and Leaders