by Ray DePaola | May 25, 2013 | Life Coaching
Three years ago today my father passed away. Last night, as I lay awake in bed, I remembered his last night. His breath was ragged and labored, as I attempted sleep, uncomfortably curled in a chair in the hospice room. In the early morning, my mother and I both...
by Ray DePaola | Feb 10, 2013 | gratitude
Gratitudes large and small, this weekend. Neighbors who rallied together to help one another with snow removal. Relaxing and kicking back with same neighbors, after a lot of the heavy lifting was done. A very sweet, loving wife–who makes “The...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 25, 2012 | gratitude, Life Coaching
I rose early this morning. Earlier, even, than in my youth, when the anticipation of opening presents had me bounding from my bed. Today I rose with a peaceful clarity of thought. The tiny clear lights on the Christmas tree softly illuminated our quiet home. I set...
by Ray DePaola | Dec 5, 2012 | gratitude
I am grateful for my family. We are different people, and we have different ways. Yet, we are also related, and we are making the effort to stay close and in touch. Thank you for your efforts.
by Ray DePaola | Dec 5, 2012 | Life Coaching
Yesterday I wrote about strategies to deal with overwhelmed feelings of too much to do and not enough time. Interestingly, I envisioned the post going in a different direction than where it ended. My initial concept actually centered around how my day was going, how...
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