Reflections... on dancing beneath the Hunter's Moon I hope you were able to see the gorgeous "Hunter's Moon" in the night's sky at the end of October. It will still be visible tonight, depending on where you are in the world. I learned to love moon lore from my friend, colleague, and co-author Geoff Hoff. We met in an online group in 2008, and the following year he came to Las Vegas to cheer me on as I participated in and won the "Better Your Best" contest that came with a 25K cash prize. … [Read more...]
Protecting Your Brain At All Times
Protecting Your Brain is Worthwhile... You're taking care of your brain, right? Of course you are. After all, we don’t do the ‘bad’ things which we know will hurt our brains. We avoid the use of drugs. We don’t use alcohol in excess. You’re even a little more aware of what smoking does to brain cells and make efforts not to experience the effects of smoke and nicotine on our own bodies, even secondhand, so you must be protecting your brain. Overall, it looks like we’re doing everything … [Read more...]
Based in Fear, Not in Truth
Becoming a successful entrepreneur and writer did not feel like it was in the cards for me. But I was approaching 50 and ready to take one last shot. I wanted more in my life, to know what it would be like to achieve success and enjoy the confidence and independence that comes with that. But I was based in fear, not in truth and holding myself back. Early on in my life I could smell fear, because I'd been raised by my mother and she was fearful of almost every thing and every one she … [Read more...]
Know, Like, and Trust Factor Builds Your Business
Why You Can't Afford to Ignore the "Know, Like, and Trust" Factor As a business owner, carving out a distinctive niche for your business might seem like an epic task. Yet, the essence of a thriving business boils down to a principle as old as commerce itself - building relationships based on knowledge, affection, and trust - better known as the Know, Like, Trust Factor. This fundamental concept, known as the Know, Like, Trust Factor, isn't just a trendy buzzword; it's the cornerstone of … [Read more...]
Playing the Matrix in Your Business
Playing the Matrix in Your Business Will Make All the Difference When you think of playing the matrix, what comes up for you? I am immediately taken back to 1999 and the film of the same name. This was the first installment in the Matrix film series, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss,and more, and depicts a dystopian future in which humanity is unknowingly trapped inside the Matrix, a simulated reality that intelligent machines have created to distract humans while … [Read more...]
The Eye of the Storm
Did you know that the eye of a storm is the calmest place to be? I've been through several hurricanes, most notably Hurricane Andrew in South Florida in August of 1992 and most recently Hurricane Hilary in August of 2023 in Southern California. While we expect the worst and hope for the best in these situations, the truth is that once we pass through it the skies clear and it's smooth sailing once again. When I made the conscious decision in 2005 to make a one-year plan to resign from my … [Read more...]
Joy of Giving: 7-Day Challenge
Joy of Giving: 7-Day Challenge to Release the Giver Within... I'm excited to be sharing my all new Joy of Giving: 7-Day Challenge with you! You may be familiar with the famous Deon Jacksons’ song Love Makes the World Go ‘Round. It's a simply worded, almost childish song that appears naïve at face value. However, those 6 simple words are the solution to everything that's wrong with the world today. Think about it. Love is often translated through the profound, miraculous concept of giving. … [Read more...]
Ashes to Ashes: The Ritual
The little boxes were stacked high in the top area of the armoire, with a special shelf just above that for the six most recent ones. Antique furniture wasn't her favorite, but this piece had been a gift from her Aunt Bonnie just weeks before she passed. The previous one used for this purpose was a white chest of drawers. It had been put together mostly out of particle board and then sloppily painted with navajo white paint from the Dunn Edwards store. She placed the new box gently next to … [Read more...]
Successful Online Entrepreneurship… For Introverts
Ready to Become a Successful Online Entrepreneur? Introverts Excel with This! I began my Monday Morning Mellow blog in the summer of 2019. My first post was about me, and how I have overcome so much to become a successful online entrepreneur. I even titled this post I'm an Introvert and the response was overwhelmingly positive. In fact, it was this outpouring of acceptance and kindness that encouraged me to keep writing and posting every single Monday since that first day. There is no … [Read more...]
Powers of Rest on the Thinking Path
Charles Darwin Discovered the Powers of Rest on his "Thinking Path" Most people, you included, can only go full tilt for about 90 to 120 minutes. After that, if you try to push through and continue to produce at a high level, you start fouling up the works. Keeping mentally focused and at your highest production level is difficult. Your mental engine begins to break down. The powers of rest are substantial and I'll be sharing more about that with you here. The same is true with your … [Read more...]