
Out of the Shadows: Scandal's First Lady
While I was watching #Scandal throughout the first few seasons, it was in my opinion that Mellie Grant was arguably the most disliked character on the show. She is cold, a schemer, morally corrupt, and appeared to be unapologetically evil. A woman who was willing to do whatever it takes to keep her husband (President Fitzgerald Grant) at the top, no matter who was hurt in the path. What came with my “hatred” for her (who can “really “ hate a fictional character), was also res

Before Mr. & Mrs. Smith KNEW Each Other
Whether or not you were directly affected by the recent Ashley Madison scandal (thankfully most of us probably were not), if you’re in a long term committed relationship it makes you wonder about the mutual satisfaction in your own relationship. For most couples, there is some sense of how each partner feels about the other. That feeling could be mostly positive, mostly negative, or pretty stale. I think we all hope for mostly positive. Relationships can be so amazing when th

MOVING FORWARD
May and June are months of transition for many as graduations are happening and many are looking forward to the next steps of their lives. Times of transition are often stressful, and some are left wondering what are the next steps as the structure that has held their anxiety for years is pulled from under them. Although I am long removed from graduations, I am also in a new space in my life. As I transition into a new space, I have been faced with many decisions that have l

Uncovering the Root of Stuckness and the Lack of Motivation
When you are living a life filled with meaning and purpose, life can seem easier, more enjoyable, and you may feel like you are on top of the world. But what happens when suddenly all the chips don’t seem to fall in place or work out in your favor? What happens when you have a big vision but have no idea where to start, what to do, or don’t seem to have the time to get anything done? What if you are still searching for your life’s purpose and passion? What do you do then? Ra