by Cherrie McKenzie | Jul 2, 2010
A recurring theme I have been hearing from clients of late is that they feel stuck in patterns or problems that they cannot imagine escaping. My response is that there is always an answer but you have to allow your imagination free reign to find it. You have to see... read more
by Cherrie McKenzie | May 19, 2010
Every now and then when working on a project I have to stop and ask myself does this action help my long term goals? I say that because we constantly tell ourselves we are thinking long term but constantly wonder how we ended up at a place that is far from where we... read more
by Cherrie McKenzie | May 6, 2010
My elderly neighbor across the street is the heart of the neighborhood. He is a funny guy who always has a friendly greeting for me as we make our trips to the mailbox and has a million stories to tell me about his adventures through life. But, I have all kinds of... read more
by Cherrie McKenzie | Apr 28, 2010
Whenever I find myself wondering about the next generation I am encouraged by people such as the young woman in this video. She is helping to shape young lives and watching it made me feel inspired and encouraged.... read more
by Cherrie McKenzie | Apr 24, 2010
My private practice has really picked up and couple that with the seminars I have been doing and I have feverishly been working. One thing that has really jumped out at me of late is the fact that sometimes people come to me implying “I want to keep doing what I... read more
by Cherrie McKenzie | Apr 12, 2010
The internet is a strange and magical thing… You know people from all over the world and don’t give a thought to it because distance is not part of the equation. I say that because last night I learned that a friend of 15 years from Australia had died.... read more
by Cherrie McKenzie | Mar 28, 2010
From time to time we all have to face the tough stuff and I am no different. And so I announce that Alex and I are no more. It did not happen with a bang but more a small whimper as it just made sense go in another direction and he, by his actions agreed. In making my... read more
by Cherrie McKenzie | Mar 18, 2010
I had lunch with a friend recently and offered her encouragement during a difficult time. I mentioned something I witnessed and always come back to when I am having doubts or feel unsure. I described watching an 8 man rowing competition during the Summer Olympics... read more
by Cherrie McKenzie | Feb 27, 2010
I was doing some research at the library and stumbled upon one of my favorite documentaries: “The Triumph of the Nerds”. It chronicles the development of the wonderful instrument you are using right now to read this post… the personal computer! We... read more
by Cherrie McKenzie | Feb 9, 2010
I was driving along the other day listening to NPR (National Public Radio) and they did a feature on a website that lists “Six Word Memoirs“. As they talked about it, the show really got my attention. How could you write your memoir in just six words? How... read more
by Cherrie McKenzie | Jan 31, 2010
There have been a number of long term relationship break-ups of late from Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins (23 years) to the recent announcement from Charlize Theron and her partner of 9 years actor Stuart Townsend. In doing a couple of marital counseling sessions... read more
by Cherrie McKenzie | Jan 20, 2010
I have not done a post in awhile because right after the first of the year I picked up a good number of clients through my work as a provider of Employee Assistance Counseling and really have been busy. The sluggish economy has trapped a good number of people in... read more