by Ray DePaola | Jan 10, 2013 | gratitude, Life Coaching
I have a big, beautiful, courageous heart that empowers me to love. So strong is this heart, that it has the capacity to love even when I am afraid, angry, lost, or disillusioned. In fact, this grand heart compels me to love despite my fears, angers, and doubts. I...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 9, 2013 | gratitude
Another day, another opportunity for growth, love, and connection. Went for another run, did some work around the house, and some work on the website. Sometimes a day seems “just ordinary,” but that doesn’t have to feel like a bad thing. First,...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 9, 2013 | Family History, Life Coaching
Today is the anniversary of my late father’s birth. This is the third birthday since my father passed away. As the time has passed, I have felt many different emotions through a continuing process of grieving, remembering, and honoring my dad. Dad had...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 7, 2013 | Family History, Personal Memoir Writing
As I explore a person’s family tree, the accumulation of names, facts, and dates allows the family history to begin taking shape. For any individual, it is helpful to know the parents’ names, and any siblings. When was s/he born, and where? Did s/he marry?...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 6, 2013 | SOTD
Interesting songs today, I think 🙂 From The Doors, “Touch Me,” but in particular the refrain– Now, I’m gonna love you Till the heavens stop the rain I’m gonna love you Till the stars fall from the sky for you and I Read more: THE DOORS...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 5, 2013 | Life Coaching
Sometimes I’ve had a song register in my subconscious, to emerge as I go about my day. For a few days in a row, or more, I’ll find myself humming the tune to myself, at moments of empty mind. I’ve decided to make note, feeling that the song title or...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 4, 2013 | Family History, Life Coaching, Personal Memoir Writing
I spent some time today doing some research for a family tree project. I enjoy the vision of family that materialize from snapshot puzzle pieces of history. I admire courage, and I think it exists more commonly than we imagine. Without knowing the whole story, it...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 3, 2013 | gratitude
I feel taking some time each day to reflect and find appreciation in my day has helped me tune in to the kindness and compassion within me and around me. To acknowledge each day’s blessings is like filling a chest with magnificent treasures. When I am down,...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 2, 2013 | gratitude
Had a very productive and energizing meeting with a fellow coach, and I’m excited about the direction things are moving. Making plans for the first half of 2013. Also spent today, and will spend time the next few days, working on nuts-bolts of the website. I put...
by Ray DePaola | Jan 1, 2013 | Life Coaching
Tonight is crisp, and bone-chillingly cold. The temperature is in the low 20’s, but the wind chill makes it feel only single digits above zero Fahrenheit. The night sky is sharp and clear; Orion is prominent overhead. Smoke curls from most every chimney; the...
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