Beyond the Fear

I’m Not My Mother, Am I?

I’m Not My Mother, Am I? How do you reconcile being told you are the daughter most like your mother – the chosen one to carry on her work – with being…

Thoughts of a Caregiver

Thoughts of a Caregiver Our lives contain many twists and turns. We start life confused, go through some times when the path ahead appears to be clear, and then move in and…

Moving Out of the Fog

Moving Out of the Fog I live in South Carolina – just north of Savannah, Georgia. I experienced a September this year like no other. Normally for me Fall is a time…

Was Yours a “Normal” Family?

Was Yours a “Normal” Family? When I was growing up I thought TV programs like “Father Knows Best,” “Ozzie and Harriet,” and “Leave It to Beaver” were models of normal families. The…

It Didn’t Really Happen

It Didn’t Really Happen If you ever worked in medicine or any of the other fields in which documentation is important you are familiar with the phrase If it’s not written down,…

What is your core message? 

What is your core message?  by Mary Lou Stark A recurring question is “What is your core message?” It’s a lot easier to move beyond your fear when you feel confident in…

“Come out! Come out! Wherever you are!”

“Come out! Come out! Wherever you are!” by Mary Lou Stark   Are you one of those people who live on the fringes of life? Do you fear having the spotlight turn…

Hidden Stories

Hidden Stories by Mary Lou Stark I saw two movies this year that were both very good and very surprising in what I learned from each of them. Each time I walked…

Develop these four traits – Faith, Enthusiasm, Aim, and Resourcefulness – in your own personality! / Photo by NordWood Themes

Changing Our View of FEAR

For many of us, perhaps most of us, FEAR is a word and an emotion that brings up a negative reaction. Back in his heyday as a keynote speaker my dad, Gordon…

CWM : Moving Beyond Fear by Mary Lou Stark

Moving Beyond Fear

Moving Beyond Fear by Mary Lou Stark Why am I afraid to use my voice – written or spoken? I’ve been thinking a lot about fear recently. Partially due to my recent…