What Defines You? It was one of the hottest days, or so it seemed, and it was only February, as I strolled down Ipanema and Copa Cabana Beach to witness for the first time one of the world’s most attended events: Carnival in Rio de Janeiro or as they call it: “Carnavau.” The air was …
“Humanity is my Family and the world…..my playground!” As a little girl, growing up in Havana, Cuba, there was always a lot of laughter in my house. Neighbors will come to share with all of us, their freshly brewed “Buchito de Café”. Perfect strangers will show-up with their guitars, claves, and maracas. The next thing …
It happens to all of us. We have been hibernating during the Winter, and all of the sudden Spring is upon us, at which point we find out, we are simply “out of shape” not to mention hungry, thirsty and in need of much-wanted nourishment. And it is not just about the body, but the …
Selfish or Self-less? My friend Sammie had just phoned in tears because of a deep rejection by her boyfriend, Michael. She could not understand that after 3 years of dating the man of her dreams, he told her face-to-face that he wants to call it quits! She was too upset to coherently verbalize her feelings; …
Was “happiness” a word you got used to hearing since you were a child? Of all the people around you, do you remember who said it most? Many years have passed and you are no longer that seven year old child. As a grown-up, what does “happiness” mean to you? What do others …
On A Personal Note: Every year I choose a one-word, action theme to inspire me to manifest my personal and professional expectations. In 2013 the word was COLLABORATION, and boy, I was amazed at the results I got. I connected with people from faraway places and created joint ventures that were highly and mutually beneficial …
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT As we approach Thanksgiving in the United States, I ran out of fingers and toes in counting my many blessings, and to boot, I am also having a birthday on November 29th!!! And…..I LOVE Birthdays!!! Therefore, until midnight on the 29th of November, if you’re looking to purchase one or more of my …
The Power of Gratitude! Have you noticed lately, the little things that bring positive energy into your life? Like the neighbors, whom you haven’t seen in eons, all of the sudden paths cross at the grocery store and they hug you, as they are genuinely happy to see you? Or the child of a perfect …
Are You Answering your Calling? Look around you, now look inward. Are you doing what you are meant to do? Are you happy in and with your surroundings? Is there something you think you would be better off doing? Do you find yourself having frequent inner dialogues full of complaints or full of “I’d …
How to Stop Indecision in its track! Have you ever been stuck in the limbo of “decision paralysis?” It happens more often than you realize. I want to help you get past the decision-making turmoil so that you can actually make ONE decision to help you jump-ship into a Luxury liner. There …
