by Ray DePaola | Dec 8, 2012 | gratitude
A dark, damp, cold day. A good day to savor the warmth of home, the heat of home-cooked flavors, a resting spirit, and loving companionship. A cherished day that exemplifies that it’s not the quantity of items that fill your day, but the quality of your...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 8, 2012 | QOTW
Each week I will pose a question for you to ponder. Please consider sharing your thoughts and contributing to the larger conversation. Thanks! When you were 8 years old, what did you think you would be when you grew up? ...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 7, 2012 | gratitude
I am grateful to take the time and space in my day to be creative, and to explore my interests. I am fortunate to have the opportunity, and that is because of the love and support of dear people. So often, in the course of a day, we are unaware of all who influence...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 6, 2012 | gratitude
Wynton Marsalis and Dave Brubeck, Newport Jazz Festival 2010 I had the great fortune to see Dave Brubeck perform with Wynton Marsalis at the Newport Jazz Festival in 2010. They were honoring Brubeck turning 90 later that year. He will be missed, but his music will...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 5, 2012 | gratitude
I am grateful for my family. We are different people, and we have different ways. Yet, we are also related, and we are making the effort to stay close and in touch. Thank you for your efforts.
by Ray DePaola | Dec 5, 2012 | Life Coaching
Yesterday I wrote about strategies to deal with overwhelmed feelings of too much to do and not enough time. Interestingly, I envisioned the post going in a different direction than where it ended. My initial concept actually centered around how my day was going, how...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 4, 2012 | gratitude
I had a nice day to make a quick run down to CT, where I did some errands to help out my sister and brother. I also had a great visit with Mom. Love you <3
by Ray DePaola | Dec 4, 2012 | Life Coaching
You ever have one of those days? Most of us have, I’m guessing…which is why there’s almost no need to explain what I mean by “one of those days!” We all have them, from time to time. Truly. Even the most optimistic or orderly person has days where plans have to get...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 1, 2012 | Life Coaching
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, under pressure, out of sorts, or out of control? How about out of sync, out of your element, or in over your head? Gosh, just remembering the times in my life when I’ve been there brings back the anxiety and discomfort. When I’ve been...
by Ray DePaola | Nov 29, 2012 | Life Coaching
As so often occurs, something that I desperately need to do in one aspect of my life is actually something that is creating havoc in another part of my life. In this case, the difference emanates from the difference in sources; I need to be aware of the direction and...
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