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Loneliness: Alone Again—And Not Naturally.
Loneliness is far more than just a feeling and its consequences are severe.
Eileen McDargh
Sep 13, 20232 min read
Millennials—Are They Lazy Or—Maybe Smarter?
The standard belief for those of us outside this age bracket is that if you work hard, it will pay off. Millennials think differently.
Eileen McDargh
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Resilience Is The Essence Of Being A BRAT!
I never thought that being a brat was something positive. You know, the whiney, spoiled kid who wants her/his own way.
Eileen McDargh
Aug 30, 20232 min read
Think You “Have It Made”? Beware the Trap of Success Arrival Fallacy!
How well I remember the thrill and the accolades when I received this honor years ago...
Eileen McDargh
Aug 16, 20232 min read
Four Top Tips For Resilient Relationships (With Teams And With Customers)
In the blur of limited Twitter feeds and IMs, relationships can become short-changed through shorthand communication. Want to improve...
Eileen McDargh
May 9, 20231 min read
When confronted by Hate and Violence…
My dear friend and soul sister Marilyn Semonick writes a weekly column called Wednesday Wisdom. Always Short. Pithy. Pertinent. Profound....
Eileen McDargh
May 2, 20231 min read
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Figure out how to keep the rain… it’s much like love… can we hold on to love and watch life grow?
Eileen McDargh
Mar 22, 20231 min read
Beware Of What You “Think You Know”
Conversely, the more you know about something, the less you realize you know. Mark Manson has named this the “paradox of our own ignorance."
Eileen McDargh
Mar 15, 20231 min read
From the Land of the Frozen Chosen
This past month, my home state of California resembled parts of the frozen Great Lakes.
Eileen McDargh
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Tips From Wellness Pros To Prevent Burnout
Here are the top approaches that emerged from their responses.
Eileen McDargh
Mar 1, 20231 min read
The second time is a charm! Sorry for Techno glitch, but Perspective Is Priceless
“STOP RIGHT THERE,” my mind shouted. “PUT THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE!”
Eileen McDargh
Feb 25, 20231 min read
Do You Trip Down Memory Lane?
Yes. I tripped. On my January retreat, I brought with me 350 pages of a journal I had kept years ago.
Eileen McDargh
Feb 15, 20231 min read
Discomfort Offers Insights—I Retreated From My Retreat
If you have followed my posts, you know that I was excited to have a 3-day retreat in early January.
Eileen McDargh
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Be Yourself
Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to BE yourself.
Eileen McDargh
Jan 18, 20231 min read
Shine A Light In 2023
“I believe that each of us carries a bit of inner brightness, something entirely unique and individual. A flame that’s worth protecting..."
Eileen McDargh
Jan 11, 20231 min read
My Holiday Message From An Amaryllis
Every Christmas for the past few years, my brothers have sent me a pot with at least 2 amaryllis bulbs....
Eileen McDargh
Jan 3, 20231 min read
Keep Your Fingers Crossed! I Might Have Found My Retreat Center
This year, January 3-6, I’ll try the Mary & Joseph Center in Palos Verdes.
Eileen McDargh
Dec 28, 20221 min read
ACT III Wisdom for Modern Elders
I am on a learning journey to discover how to be a modern elder and understand what I am called to do in this ACT III of my life.
Eileen McDargh
Dec 21, 20222 min read
The Secret Leadership Skill: Connection
What do Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter all have in common? They are tangible vehicles for people to connect in a disconnected world.
Eileen McDargh
Nov 30, 20222 min read
Gratitude: Seasons of Grace
And for this we give thanks…
Eileen McDargh
Nov 23, 20221 min read
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