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Common Threads

Through my years of working to help people realize the power that they have over their lives, I am repeatedly surprised and saddened to see their frustration at being “victimized” by the world around them. But magic and lessons happen every day. I see the magic in all of our everyday lives and share the lessons. I hope you enjoy my tales and share them.

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Victims Lose. Hard Workers Win.

There is plenty in this world to feel guilty about, so why feel guilty for being successful?  Be proud of it. Bottom Line CEO Sarah Hiner explains.

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The Thrill of Great Service

“Welcome, Sarah…it’s great to see you again.” Wow!!! I had been to this spin gym only five or so times…

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The Dishwasher Meditation

Some chores I hate—vacuuming is loud…laundry is tedious…and scrubbing toilets…well, you know. But I love unloading the dishwasher.  Before you…

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Doers, Talkers and Those Who Don’t Even Try

My son-in-law accused me of being an “over-doer” the other night when I was talking about preparing for houseguests. I…

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Give Love…Get Love…Be Happy

Some days, I feel like I’m living in a weird survivalistic video game where the participants are so fearful of…

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My Journey Into Cooking

Are you a food artist? Throw a little of this and a little of that together in a pot or…

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The Many Ways to Say “I Love You”

In 1984, Stevie Wonder touched the hearts of the world with his award winning song “I Just Called to Say…

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The Topic You Can’t Discuss At The Holiday Dinner Table

The only things worth talking about are the things you can’t talk about…so said my Dad many, many times in…

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Say Yes

What do you think would happen if you said “yes” when you really want to say “no”? It actually might…

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When Waves Come Crashing on Islands, Beware of the Relationship Tsunami

“He never talks.” “She never shuts up.” “I feel alone in my marriage.” “I need more space. You’re smothering me.”…

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Collateral Damage of Feminism: The Mass Suppression of Men

I have felt for a long time that there needs to be a “menimism” movement. In fact, I first wrote…

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You Don’t Have to Do Anything

“I have to do laundry.” “I have to give a presentation at work.” “I have to get the oil changed…

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Meet Jim the Tile Guy

I was a few minutes late to greet the contractor who had come over to discuss putting safety grab bars…

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How to Have a Happy Retirement

At my five- and 10-year college reunions, we talked about jobs…apartments…boyfriends/girlfriends…and weddings. My 15- and 20-year reunions were all about…

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The Motivational Power of Jealousy

Jealous much? Yes! We all are at one time or another…and that’s a good thing. Now here’s another question—“Are you…

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Beauty Is In the Eye of the Beholder

Last year, when we were cleaning out and downsizing my mom’s life, we sold a piece of art that my…

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Lean Into Those Last-Minute Life Changes

On those days when nothing goes as planned, you can be powerful...or you can puddle. How to power through it.

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Accidental Dehydration—It’s Far More Common Than You Think

A few nights ago, when I woke up at 3:30 in the morning for that usual middle-of-the-night trip to the…

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The Coffee Table That Traveled Through Time  

In 1985, I moved to Colorado Springs to join my then boyfriend now husband, Ron. We lived in the 700-square-foot…

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What I Would Do Over—If I Could

In spite of the many mistakes I have made throughout my life, I don’t live with regrets. Those mistakes—and the…