Our flight to Hawaii was an early one. We picked that flight on purpose so we’d have an early arrival, which would give us plenty of time to explore the island on that first day. We weren’t expecting to end up in Oakland. We checked in at the Long Beach, CA airport and boarded the […]
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How to Talk to Yourself
Are you friends with you? Think about the people in your life you consider as friends. They’re the ones you do life with, connect with, and grow with. At some point you found common ground with them, and that became the connective tissue that pulled you together. If you haven’t talked to them for […]
Why Won’t People Listen to Me?
You’re in a conversation with someone, and they ask you a question. You begin to answer, and they’re looking directly into your eyes. But you sense they’re a million miles away. Maybe it’s their lack of facial response. Maybe it’s the quick glance away, distracted by something else. Maybe it’s when their next statement […]