Author : Andrew Utley

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”  ~Aesop Imagine a stick…by itself it can be weak; yet if broken into many pieces and bundled together they become strong. Within the last month we’ve all watched, and/or[…]

“The greatest discovery is that humans can alter their lives by altering their minds.”    ~ William James   As we get older we learn to value our time, genuine relationships, meaningful work, and peace of mind. Our thoughts become quieter,[…]

Have you ever noticed that a positive attitude is infectious? Life is full of obstacles and uncontrollable events, and in many situations the only thing we can control is the attitude with which to respond. We create our destiny every[…]

(Recapped Article from Marc Chernoff) This past December a busy attorney named Valentina and her 10-year-old son, Marco, moved into their new home in New England.  The morning after they moved a massive snowstorm swept through closing all the schools.[…]

“Dear Conscious Mind, We Need to Talk!!!” …I’m having a problem with what you’ve been feeding me. I mean–those negative thoughts of self-doubt. And what about the stories you tell yourself of limitations or even scarcity? …And then there’s the[…]

“There is a story behind every person. There is a reason they are the way they are.  Respect them for who they are.”  ~Marc and Angel Like many fairy tales, there are underlying messages within the story; and that too[…]

Last week my 3-year-old grandson Ollie came to my house to play. He immediately asked to listen to the song “Let it Go” from the movie “Frozen.” I’ve heard the song before, but I had never really heard it. I[…]

Here are some questions to ponder: What would you do differently if you knew no one would be judging you? What’s something that no one can ever take from you? What’s the most valuable life lesson you learned from a[…]

A person who is at peace is someone who always approaches each situation with an empowering attitude. Life is full of events and circumstances—some are good and some are overwhelming and unmanageable. Regardless of the situation, the only thing we[…]

When does helping someone hinder one’s growth, and when do we need to reach out and offer a hand? I was taking a walk the other day with my grandson Ollie who was about to turn 3.  He noticed a[…]