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Love In All Its Glory
“The Power of Love in all its glory has no bounds…” What is the Greatest Virtue? There are many opinions about the greatest virtue of all. The influential philosopher Aristotle believed it was courage. The brilliant orator Cicero thought it was gratitude. Others see...
read moreEmbrace The Dance at Any Age: Contemplating The Wonders of All Kinds of Dance
The great Bob Marley once said, “Forget your troubles and dance.” How simple yet so profound and true! When we immerse in music and dance, everything else seems to drift away except for the desire to sway to the rhythm. The Desire to Move to Any Kind of Music Several...
read moreGet UnStuck Through The Practice of Mental Rehearsal
Do you ever feel stuck? Of course you do, and since life is full of obstacle courses, you will continue to face many throughout your life. What is a potent way to become unstuck and reach that next pinnacle of success? Well, one way is through repeat mental...
read moreWhat Does It Mean To Be The Keeper Of The Secrets?
Can you still keep a secret in the 21st century? Well, I certainly can and do on a daily basis. For over 30 years, most of my adult life has been about keeping secrets. Although I have one or two of my own which I have shared with a couple of confidantes, for the most...
read moreNetworking, Relationships And The Butterfly Effect
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about networking? I would venture to say the answer is comprised of the following: Attending social events. Passing out business cards. Accumulating email addresses and sending newsletters. Connecting on...
read moreWe Have Only Just Begun….
"As we grow older, we must discipline ourselves to continue expanding, broadening, learning, keeping our minds active and open." Clint Eastwood Last year, I wrote a blog about the importance of connections and friendships. My motivation for writing this particular...
read moreInnovation – No Better Time To Be Alive Than Now…
"When you innovate, you've got to be prepared for people telling you that you are nuts." Larry Ellison Poliomyelitis better known as polio was one of the most dreaded childhood diseases to exist throughout history. It has been around for thousands of years as...
read moreFor Deeper Connection & More Opportunity In 2017: Focus On The One You’re With…
“When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen." Ernest Hemingway Do most people listen with intention and attention? Based on personal and professional experiences, I would venture to say no. In fact, I suggest you think about it. As you do, I am...
read moreMusings of a Bibliophile…Ok, a Bookaholic…
"A room without books is like a body without a soul." Cicero I am a Bibliophile! Yes, I am a lover of books! Actually, to be perfectly honest, I am a bookaholic, and if I have to be addicted to something, why not books? My love of books would...
read moreThe Protracted Virtual Relationship…Really???
A few months ago, a lovely, youthful 65-year-old client informed me that a man with whom she met online concluded they were not a good match. I asked her how many times she and this potential suitor met face-to-face? Her response was "Never." I was a bit surprised,...
read moreYou are a gifted speaker and possess a wonderful ability to connect with a diverse audience.
Ilene Swartz