Dear Happy Asses, I am recalling a story from When the Heart Waits by Sue Monk Kidd. As a child, she was reminded that little girls don’t stop by the creek with the boys to catch tadpoles, and that she needed to go up to the house and tend to more “domestic” things. (I am … Continue reading There Ain’t No Tadpoles the Short Way!!
In the Presence of Wand Wavers
Dear Happy Asses, I am sure I have heard it used before, but the first time I really paid attention to the principle of, “If you could wave a magic wand and have what you wanted,” was in a Ninja sales class. At first, it seemed even a tad hokey… and that is saying something … Continue reading In the Presence of Wand Wavers
Becoming an Ace Coddiwampler
Dear Happy Asses, Coddiwompling—traveling with purpose toward an unknown destination—is a profound approach to life, emphasizing journey over destination. Let’s use it in a sentence, shall we!!! Karen Key Smith has decided to do the most coddiwampling possible in this 4th quarter of her life!!! Most of you who know me are aware that I … Continue reading Becoming an Ace Coddiwampler
Why Would We Keep Hope a Secret?
Evoto Dear Happy Asses, I was recently afforded the opportunity to meet, via Google Meet, a precious soul. I won’t use his name just yet, as I haven’t asked permission, but I will share what rose in my heart during our conversation. First of all, and probably most important, this kind human has been given … Continue reading Why Would We Keep Hope a Secret?
A Most Unreasonable Life
“The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore all progress depends on the unreasonable man.”— George Bernard Shaw And I read that and thought… yes. That’s it. Because no one ever changed the game by being reasonable. I am reading the book … Continue reading A Most Unreasonable Life
What is stuck in your Craw?
Desire or Disaster? I was re-listening to a podcast by Jon Acuff with Juliet Funt, author, consultant, and daughter of Allen Funt, the creator of reality TV through Candid Camera. If you are around my age you know exactly what I’m talking about. If not, then congratulations… you are talented at the Google thing. Take time … Continue reading What is stuck in your Craw?
Advice from Two Chain
Dear Happy Asses, You know there are some words you don’t think you will ever mutter like say….. “Advice from Two Chain.” To be honest I am really not that familiar with him other than to know he is somewhat of a success and I think he is a singer of some sort!!! That is the … Continue reading Advice from Two Chain
When the Body Remembers
Dear Happy Asses, “Trauma is not just an event that took place sometime in the past; it is also the imprint left by that experience on mind, brain, and body.”— The Body Keeps the Score I am beyond fascinated by neuroscience and I dream of a world where instead of being a Real Estate Broker and … Continue reading When the Body Remembers
It’s not You, It’s me…. NO REALLY
Dear Happy Asses, I find it very easy to notice when someone else is not displaying emotional intelligence. It is crystal clear. Almost obvious. Sometimes even glaring. But here is the uncomfortable truth: When I notice it quickly, maybe that is my cue. Maybe that is my nudge to check my own emotional intelligence. Years … Continue reading It’s not You, It’s me…. NO REALLY
Don’t get bored with the basics!!
Dear Happy Asses, It is no secret that I love golf, and I am not really that good at it yet. I crack up when people say to me, “You must be good by now.” Insert lots of groans and laughter as my response. I many times think, why in the world do I love … Continue reading Don’t get bored with the basics!!