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Ken Donaldson is Trippin’ 2014: Ending the Old, Starting the New and Heading Into the Great Unknown
I took a road trip the last week of 2013 and into the first week of 2014. Yes, I was trippin’ (again) and it was a much-needed break. I sometimes don’t realize how much I need a vacation until I’m actually away (vacated) and on the road. I covered a little over 3500 miles in…
Read MoreEmotional and Social Intelligence: Sometimes it Takes a Break-Up to Wake-Up
One of the more common areas in the counseling part of my business is helping people navigate relationships and the many challenges that often accompany these romantic dealings. I refer to these as my “making-up, breaking-up and waking-up” clients. I witness many happy break-throughs, but also see a lot of very sad breakdowns. Since most…
Read MoreEmotional Intelligence and Why Osprey Don’t Fret
I’ve been watching a local osprey family build and maintain a nest above a busy intersection the last few years (Seminole Blvd. and Park Blvd., for you locals). Through unpredictable and sudden rainstorms, brutal winds, scorching heat, lightning and thunder (all of which we get plenty of here in Florida) they just keep coming back…
Read MoreRoots, Trees and Emotional Intelligence
Roots, Trees and Emotional Intelligence may seem like an unusual title, but stick with me, as it’ll all make sense (I hope) in the end. I completely fell in love with the beautiful Royal Poinciana (Delonix regia) tree. If you live in Florida, or other areas with a similar climate and geography, you’ve likely seen…
Read MoreA Post Script for the Class of 2013
I noticed there were numerous articles from some very well-known people last week sharing their Post Script thoughts for class of 2013. And why not; after all, it is that graduation time of the year. Here were the titles that most caught my eye: Being a Nerd Has Brought Me Success 5 Lessons For the…
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