Learning a unique method of forgiveness over 30 years ago was a permanent life changer for me.  I remember thinking how important this technique would be to my life.  Actually, I had no earthly idea! The night I sat in a classroom listening to someone explain a type of forgiveness based in an ancient language, [...]

Someone called me sweet a few years ago.  Inside I felt a little growl of irritation. I still associated that saccharin laced word with high school yearbook descriptions: “Stay as cute and sweet as you are!”  Ick!  Hadn’t I outgrown that characterization and turned into an interesting and complex woman?  Sweet, really? I had an [...]

We’re big Dr Oz fans in our house.  I record every episode so my husband and I can watch it together. Why?  We are 2 information junkies who just can’t get enough of the good stuff he shares on his show!  The Dr Oz Show has the latest and best information on living a healthy, [...]

Could your child already be a victim of bullying? Parents, teachers, family members, friends…this is your chance to make a difference in a child’s entire future! The film, BULLY,  3+stars, from USA Today reviewer, Claudia Puig, was just released in theaters. “A must-see film that’s also hard to watch.  Classrooms, cafeterias, and school buses can be places [...]

Did you know ? Working moms report greater stress and overwhelm than working dads. Are you surprised? Click on the link below to listen to this audio from NPR: Overwhelmed Working Moms Next:  Click the link below to find out if you have overwhelm: Overwhelm CheckUp Then check out the other posts on overwhelm on this  http://CaroleBryant.com  website… and while you’re there, [...]

Being fully present defeats much of the overwhelm and stress in our lives, because it allows us to let our minds rest from everything else while we are engaged in what we are doing.

“Two or more people have greater access to the truth.” We all need healthy feedback, and we need other loving people to give it to us. Loving feedback is one of the greatest gifts we humans give each other. If we don’t get this exchange with others, we start to believe our own stuff! It’s not pretty, and it’s not good for us and others.

When have I felt these feelings before? If I did know what I was feeling, what would it be?

We here in the USA have recently begun making a shift in consciousness.   We are shifting into a consciousness of becoming inclusive. Inclusive:  including, relating to, comprehensive   I grew up in Montgomery, Alabama, USA, in the era of the civil rights marches.  I was blessed to have parents and other family, who taught me to [...]