by Patricia C. Brooks | Aug 12, 2017 | Goals, Growing Bold
Sarah is a hoarder now. I discovered this when I went to spend the weekend at her house, recently. Sarah has been a lifelong friend of mine, since fifth grade. My visit showed me not only the deteriorating conditions she is living in, but how much we’ve grown...
by Patricia C. Brooks | Dec 29, 2016 | Food for Thought AND Action, Growing Bold, The Book
Have you ever gotten a bad vibe about someone after you’ve known them for a short time? A feeling that there was something dark or underhanded or dishonest about them, but the exact reason you felt that way about them eluded you? I have. In recent months, however, I...
by Patricia C. Brooks | Nov 30, 2016 | Goals, Growing Bold, Overcoming Fear, The Book
Yesterday I had a moment of truth. I received the final edits for my book. I’ve been talking to friends, family, and coworkers about this book for the last several months. I’ve been working with my editor, too, anxious to be in possession of the final version....
by Patricia C. Brooks | Nov 23, 2016 | Growing Bold
Being blocked. Feeling stuck. Experiencing an undercurrent of uneasiness. These aren’t good feelings to have, yet for many of us they are all we know. We don’t even realize how bad they make us feel, because it is our normal state of being. Not until we break free...
