Happy Holidays 2019

Happy Holidays 2019

  Happy Holidays from the Concordia team, and may the season be filled with unexpected surprises, time with loved ones, laughter, rest, and renewal.
Over the River

Over the River

As we go over the river and through the wood, perhaps to visit grandmother or possibly other family members, I am reminded of a suggestion my mentor shared with me years ago: Before speaking, ask yourself, “Is what I am planning to say going to improve the situation?”...
What Will Your Colleagues Say At Your Funeral?

What Will Your Colleagues Say At Your Funeral?

I attended a funeral with my mother recently for a man who died too young. The service was packed, and the first person to speak was a colleague of the deceased. She stood up, shakily, and said, “He believed in me when no one else did. I was an alcoholic and a drug...
If You Woke Up And “It” Was No Longer There

If You Woke Up And “It” Was No Longer There

November. The Month of Gratitude. The next time you can’t sleep, try this appreciation exercise. My amazing mentor Glenna Salsbury taught it to me years ago, and I rely on it often. Imagine that anything you fail to be grateful for today, is then gone tomorrow. Are...