Someone needs to tell the perfectionists and control freaks out there that they are making everyone else miserable. We don’t need your stinkin’ perfection! You know those the traits that you find most frustrating in others are the really the things that you hate about yourself? You know what I’m saying. Hello, my name is … Continue reading Healing the Perfectionist and Control Freak
A recent UN report says that we must immediately commit to reducing greenhouse admissions since we’re rapidly reaching the point of no return. Given that emissions were once again on the rise this past year, I’m concerned that we will have to do a 180 and that we lack the political and social will to … Continue reading Climate Decision Time – Miracle on the Horizon. Please Help.
Ever since I realized that the goals that came from my brain did not bring happiness when achieved, I have been focusing on life’s meaning and purpose. So when Chris passed away and Spirit invited me to start the Foundation, with its audacious goal of helping others (on a global scale) to create positive and … Continue reading Why Are We Here? Our Individual and Collective Purpose
What’s the purpose of life? Why are we here? Timeless, age-old questions. Some of us seem lucky enough to be born with the answers to these questions, or have discovered them early in life. Those of you who followed the earlier version of the Silver Linings Blog know that these were a prominent theme for … Continue reading Our Authentic Purpose and Spirit’s Hope for Us
Susanna’s inspirational spiritual journey during challenge
It has been almost 3 years since my last Silver Linings post, which ended a 4 year run that included approximately 400 blogs. It’s time to relaunch the blog since we need it now more than ever. The blog was created in November 2012 as I was beginning my exploration of creating a good life … Continue reading Silver Linings Blog Relaunch
During the 3.5 years I have been blogging, I have not spoken about race or minority status hardly at all. I guess I’m not a good advocate for the underrepresented, since I’d much rather listen than talk about this subject. Everyone has such a unique perspective, and I can learn so much by just letting … Continue reading ‘Not-A-Minority’s’ View of Diversity
For most of my life, I have felt like I was in this weird no-man’s land of diversity. I’m neither “underrepresented” in my chosen profession (though Asians are not in leadership positions at the same rate), nor part of the majority. During segregation, some of my relatives stated they weren’t sure which facilities they were supposed … Continue reading The Language of Diversity
You know those invisible fences that provide a shock to the dog who isn’t supposed to cross the fence boundaries? The dog has to experience some discomfort to learn where he can and cannot go. Dogs aren’t the only ones. Humans learn by trial and error, falling off and getting back up, crashing and healing. … Continue reading No Pain, No Gain
I used to say, “What is the point of remarrying?” after the end of my 20-year marriage. After all, it’s not like we’re going to having babies at our age, and having dogs does not merit a marriage license. Chris used to laugh at me when I’d say these things. Perhaps, absence of positive psychology … Continue reading Coming Back Around To The Power of Love
Silver Lining 