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lessons learned: Trashing Trust - 04/05/12 05:04 PM
Trashing Trust.  People often say... 'Trust me.'  Yet, it seems to be those very individuals who do things that violate our trust.  After repeat offenses, it's easy to become jaded and skeptical of those individuals.  So, how do we forgive those who have trashed our trust?
I've spent a lifetime forgiving those who have violated my trust.  From the babysitter who sexually abused me when I six, to the step-father who beat me for sport, to a brother who needed anger management counseling, to a landlord who screwed me on a commercial lease, and more recently, to a few colleagues who thought nothing of taking my intellectual property and using it without my permission... and … (26 comments)

lessons learned: Yes They're Fake... My Real Ones Tried to Kill Me! - 03/26/12 04:25 PM
These past couple of months have been tough, really tough.  My tenacious spirit has been stretched beyond my limits.  I've been knocked down, defeated, and I've even felt depressed at times, which is just not me.  And while I wouldn't invite such troubles into my life, they've managed to slip through an open door without my consent.  My human frailty has risen to the top like cream and it's spilling over into every area of my life.   
Last week, I was on needles and pins.  After my biopsy, it was time to drive back from CA to Oregon for a quiet reprieve.  I've always found comfort in familiarity.  My surroundings bring me a sense of peace, and my cushy … (118 comments)

lessons learned: If The Shoe Fits... You Damn Better Put It On and Wear It! - 01/25/12 02:25 PM
If The Shoe Fits... You Damn Better Put It On and Wear It!  Twelve years ago, I moved from Southern California to Oregon and tried my hand at a new career in real estate.  I didn't know a single soul in Grants Pass except the Realtor who helped me buy my home.  After getting my real estate license, I decided to go to work for her as a buyer's agent.  I had some doubts about our compatibility (she was an arm-twister and I'm a relationship builder), but I said yes anyway.  It took less than a week for me to regret my decision.  The next six months … (24 comments)