“Brilliance in Bloom” Blog

You’ve had those moments. The pressure mounts, the plans unravel, and the inner questions swirl. Yikes! Are you heading for a breakdown?

Breakdown vs. Breakthrough: What's the Difference? 

It’s a...

Have you ever experienced them? Stopping Points...those unexpected moments that stop you in your tracks. They can occur anytime, anywhere. And they put up a roadblock, barrier, or obstacle (or whateve...

When I was in high school, I took up sewing. Why? Because I wanted new dresses for special occasions; and it cost less to make the dress than buy the dress. 

So, I would go pattern shopping. I would ...

As I set out on my daily walk, I thoughtfully considered my destination for the day. How much time did I have? How far did I want to walk? Which end point was going to provide the most visual stimulat...

"Scooter came home!" That was the text I received from my daughter tonight after her beloved cat ran out of the house this afternoon and disappeared into the woods. 

She had called to tell me just af...

You’ve likely experienced it. You’re driving along, heading to your destination; when all of a sudden…BAM! There’s a detour. Darn! That happened to me recently as I was riding my bike. I came upon the...

You’ve likely seen it…those skyscapes where the sun is peeking out of a partially cloud-covered stratosphere. The rays of light pierce the clouds, forming a vivid image of heavenly beams streaming dow...

It was Sunday morning. I decided to go on one of my l-o-n-g walks because I had time to do so in a more relaxed state. No meetings or phone calls were waiting for me upon my return. And the weather wa...

Does a box of jumbled puzzle pieces represent your unfinished business? There are more items than you can count and it looks like a disorganized mess. Worse, you're not sure how everything fits togeth...

What hardships have you endured? How have you navigated those hardships? And how did you maintain your effort to get to the other side of your challenge?

If you’re like most people, you’ve endured mo...

I love the ending of one year and the beginning of another. It’s a moment in time where you can celebrate or let go of the past and welcome the future. In that moment, you feel a renewed sense of hope...

Clarity, Focus, and Momentum are at the heart of my 1-2-3 Step Up System for ambitious achievement. Today, let’s focus on FOCUS.

A lack of focus causes you to feel frenzied or frustrated due to a lac...