Forgiving Yourself and Others
It requires compassion to forgive others who have wronged you in some way, but how often do we give ourselves compassion? This blog category is about how to look in the mirror and know when it’s time to forgive someone else, and when it’s time to give yourself some compassion and forgiveness.
Drinking Alcohol: My search to understand this addiction
I have always had a love hate relationship with alcohol. In spite of my father being an alcoholic and witnessing the damage alcohol can do, I never stopped drinking alcohol. But now, I am questioning why I drink as I learn more about the addiction of this drug.
The Lost Children of Impoverished America
When I moved to the Washington Coast two years ago, I discovered a hidden face of impoverished America. Children of poor, disenfranchised small-town and Native American families. I tell the stories of two such children and offer some ideas of how to help.
Letting Go of My Desire to Control
Naturally, control is a necessary part of life, until it gets in the way of personal happiness and relationships. The key to withholding the desire to control starts with self-awareness. Guest author Connie Cermak put together a list of steps she’s taken to reduce her need to control and shine her light.
Why Am I Here? Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Ever ask yourself: “Why am I here?” The root of this burning question is often the result of internal feelings of insecurity or self-doubt. How many of us walk into a room feeling as though we’re not as smart, successful or beautiful as others in the room? The truth is that most of us feel this way! Recognizing that you’re perfect just the way you are, is the first step in understanding why you’re here, and how to shine your light.
Margaret Dawson
Margaret Dawson is a builder, a change agent, and a coach. She is a frequent public speaker and author on technology trends, women in tech, digital marketing, women supporting women and living intentionally.