by Patricia C. Brooks | Mar 5, 2018 | Food for Thought AND Action, Goals
How are dreams formed? I’ve never really thought about that, but as I sit here in France living one of my own dreams, the question crossed my mind. I am going to try to answer it because I’m sure it will help others find and reach their dreams and deepest desires....
by Patricia C. Brooks | Mar 1, 2018 | Food for Thought AND Action, Growing Bold, living a full life
Not until you begin to cross the gauntlet in your mind of your fears, doubts, base desires, and shadow behaviors and accept yourself without judgment, can you go into and experience that which had previously been off limits and which leads you to feeling truly...
by Patricia C. Brooks | Feb 19, 2018 | Food for Thought AND Action
“I should absolutely go.” I tell myself, logically. “The more people I meet here in France the better.” I awoke this morning feeling disinclined, however, to go to a meeting I have been attending regularly. The people are nice, there is often value...
by Patricia C. Brooks | Feb 17, 2018 | Food for Thought AND Action
Now I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I should die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take. If I should live for other days, I pray the Lord to guide my ways. As I write those words I’m instantly taken back to my five year old self,...
by Patricia C. Brooks | Jan 30, 2018 | Food for Thought AND Action, Goals
“And this is Patricia. She does her own thing.” This is how I was introduced recently by my friend, Smiley. Some people might be offended by this characterization, but it made me smile both inside and out. What this description means to me is that I am seen by...
by Patricia C. Brooks | Nov 29, 2017 | Effective Decision Making, Food for Thought AND Action, Goals
Principles guide us by motivating us internally to do what seems to be appropriate for each situation. Rules compel us to do what we are told is right regardless of the situation. Principles are internal and guide us, often subtly, from within. Rules are external...
