Yesterday my three-year-old granddaughter exclaimed “My favorite color is rainbow!” with the confidence of a wise sage. Her declaration was met with surprise and laughter. Having recently spent eleven days soaking in the magic and splendor of Venice, I now more fully appreciate the wisdom of Natalie’s enlightened color choice. I adore water. Living … Read more
Behind every exceptional endeavor are a cast and crew of dedicated professionals who make it all come together seamlessly. That’s the magic and allure of showtime! For five-action-packed days, the Florida Health Care Association hosted its Annual Conference “Spotlight on Excellence,” celebrating the dedication, passion, and joy of 1,300 leaders in skilled nursing and senior … Read more
Something that’s fascinating about memory is noticing what sticks in our minds creating a powerful imprint – even though years or decades have passed. One of these small yet magical memories that have staying power actually arose as a solution to a dilemma I faced as a young mother. Specifically, I was invited to speak … Read more
Life is about showing up. I just enjoyed a 48-hour visit to Toronto to celebrate a family wedding—my husband and I joined my niece and nephew as they celebrated their oldest daughter’s marriage. As the couple stood under their wedding canopy, waves of nostalgia cascaded through my mind as I remembered dozens of meaningful celebrations. … Read more
There’s something about a wide-open road that conjures up possibility and adventure. The lure of travel. The hero’s journey, or just a bad-ass road trip. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 is a classic rhythm-and-blues standard that the Nat “King” Cole Trio made famous in 1946. The song perfectly encapsulated post-World War II optimism as … Read more
I can’t help myself. Every twenty minutes, I pop out of my beach chair and meander into the ocean whenever my glasses fog up from the humidity or whenever I simply get too hot. I toss aside my straw hat and replace it with the baby blue baseball cap that I always wear in the … Read more
You know you’ve stepped off the fast track when the biggest decision you face is: “Beach or poolside?” I was proud of myself for scheduling four days of rest and relaxation after what felt like a five-week, action-packed marathon that culminated in my conference keynote just two days earlier. If you want something done, simply … Read more
Five days after delivering a keynote address to 350 remarkable nurse leaders at the Florida Health Care Association Nurse Leaders Annual Conference in Bonita Springs, Florida, I am still basking in the exhilarating energy of the experience. As someone with high standards, I devote a great deal of thought, creativity, and effort to ensuring that … Read more
The “Battle of the Sexes” was a landmark tennis competition watched by 90 million spectators worldwide. When Bobby Riggs, a self-proclaimed male chauvinist provocateur and former Wimbledon tennis champion, made incendiary comments that women’s tennis was an inferior sport, 29-year-old Billie Jean King accepted his challenge to a match in order to defend the dignity … Read more
Today Soaringwords submitted a significant grant to share the SOARING Into Positive Wellbeing Workshop series with 224 skilled nursing communities throughout Florida. We built this seven-part workshop series on a solid foundation of Positive Psychology, Positive Aging, and Posttraumatic Growth, designed to elevate the lives of over 20,184 individuals and the health care professionals who care … Read more