Blog
Reflections from the heart—to inspire, awaken,
and guide your journey.
These blog posts are where I share thoughts, stories, and insights that flow through me—sometimes planned, often intuitive, always from the soul.
It’s a space for exploring as you are navigating change, seeking deeper purpose, or simply craving a moment of truth and inspiration.
Wherever you are on your path, I hope you find a piece of yourself in these words.
IS IT ME, OR IS IT THE TIMES?
Recently, I decided to get serious about finishing a book I started writing in 1998. The title is: THE LISTENING AND THE KNOWING… a journey of life and purpose. My return to this work has taken me on a journey of discovery that I have always been curious…
LIFE LESSONS FROM A PUMPKIN AND A GOURD
Reading a friend’s recent Face Book posting about a plant and its story, I was reminded of an important life lesson and decided to share it. The story begins with pumpkins and gourds that were discarded last year into a leaf compost pile after thanksgiving. Now one…
THE FIXERS…
This morning I got up with a headache and went to the medicine drawer to check out my pain pill stash. Upon reviewing the results claimed by each fixer… I had an epiphany! Every person in our society experiences some sort of pain at times, whether it is a physical,…
LESSONS FROM A GIRAFFE
GIRAFFE TEACHINGS Recently, a friend came through Nashville for a brief reunion. Since he knew my favorite animal is the giraffe he surprised me with a neck décor of a brass giraffe. I was so excited! I loved the smile the little giraffe had on his face and the…
BECOMING… open to a wave of new possibilities.
With a new year approaching, many thoughts leap around in my head as to my becoming in a world becoming!!! To stay mindful in a whirlwind of change in diverse thoughts, world views, individual biases, business transitions, society demonstrations and media and…
#MeToo ERA
#MeToo era Has this #MeToo era created another movement that will fade away with little impact? Is the present #MeToo platform building a bridge for establishing women as leaders and positive contributors? What issues are being created by this movement? The…
RUNNING THE RACE WITH A HIGH HEELS MINDSET…
‘RUNNING THE RACE WITH A HIGH HEELS MINDSET… might be the key to breaking the glass ceiling!’ Recently, my cell phone messages revealed a video of my great niece at a school performance. The group of young pre-kindergarten girls and boys were…
“INTERVIEW AND HIRING STRATEGIES… from a Chef!!
“INTERVIEW AND HIRING STRATEGIES… from a Chef!!! According to Wikipedia, the Chef de cuisine is a fancy French title for the main chef in a restaurant who is in charge of all other functional chefs in the kitchen. Paul Brantley is just that at ‘The Southern Steak…
TRUTH and CONSEQUENCES OF TRYING TO ‘FIT IN’!
‘TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES’ After reviewing the morning paper’s business news, the sports page, and community activities, I took a quick glance at the horoscope section… just for fun. My eyes took a double read of the words that were supposed to reveal my astrological…
RUNWAY TO SUCCESS INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
LIVING: A natural life process of change and growth that often gets wrapped in confining packaging!
DOES PLANNING REALLY MATTER?
PLANNING GIVES A SENSE OF CONTROL? Can you accept the fact that planning does not guarantee control? CAN YOU ACCEPT THE FACT THAT NONE OF US KNOW WHAT WILL HAPPEN FROM DAY TO DAY? Has every aspect of your life turned out just like you planned? What about your…
PRICING LESSONS LEARNED AS A COACH
Pricing Lessons Learned as a Coach Results vs. Costs ***************** When we start a coaching business some of the questions we ask ourselves as professionals are: Why do I want to be a coach? What will be my coaching area of focus? My ideal client? What is my…
Patricia is an extremely personable, intelligent and articulate speaker, cheerleader and coach who is inspiring and creative.
Her honest and forthright attitude makes understanding her business needs and accomplishing assignments a simple matter.
I enjoy working in partnership with her to help achieve success in her business as well as my own.
