"The sun does not shine for a few trees and flowers, but the wide world's joy." ~Henry Ward Beecher When was the last time you looked out...

"There is more to life than increasing its speed." ~ Gandhi~ I have been noticing my addiction to hurrying and rushing to get to places...

Celebrating milestones in 2020! BGB Consulting and Retreats, llc was established in January of 2010 to provide leaders with support to...

There are some beautiful days in January with blue sky and fresh snow. Have you every just walked across a field cover with fresh snow...

Celebrating the past decade with gratitude and preparing for the next decade with delight! I recently did two journal entries from 30...

As we joyfully celebrate the return of the sun on Winter Solstice, let's reflect on magical journeys. As you look at this picture of a...

South Carolina has a treat in the fall, these beautiful sweetgrass plants are a delight! Many native tribes in North America use...

I do love October....it is a month to help us experience the beauty of aging. "How beautifully leaves grow old! How full of light and...

The tree in Emerald Bay, Lake Tahoe.

I found this sweet spot on an artists studio tour in the Adirondack Mountains. It was a beautiful day to travel from studio to studio and...

Even in the picture of a row boat in calm water there is uncertainty...would you get in that boat and row away from shore? When you...

Have you ever used a Hammer when you should've used a set of pliers? Or after trying pliers, you grabbed the handy hammer and just hit...

Have you ever made a choice in anger that sent you off a cliff of no return? I love this image as a reminder to take a breath before...

What are your plans for the 4th of July? It's an awesome day to be mindful of all our blessings and be present with your spare moments....

I call it "the nudge," a feeling that one wants to do or be more. We can choose to ignore the nudge or explore it. I believe any kind of...

Have you ever found yourself sitting on a beach and wondering how fortunate you are to see such beauty? Simple truth. Life is just better...

Why not develop our best self with tools and practices to continue to enhance our shape and image? A great way to start is with an...

I love this quote by Roosevelt, “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” In this busy world, we need to slow down just...

I found this great article on the Forbes Book site; How to Build Your Most Successful team. It seems simple but the bottom line is...

Everyday is an opportunity to make choices to be our best self. Which practice supports your vision for yourself? I have enjoyed...