You’ve got a secret. A secret that makes you happy, fulfilled, but may make others think you don’t have a heart. People like your kids, parents, In-laws, friends. But this secret is about you moving forward and being good and at peace with a big event in your life. But lord help you, the judgments…
282: Uncloseted Riff and Rant – Take Pride and Don’t Back Down
It’s Pride Month. Or at least that’s what those of us in the LGBTQI community call it. Not sure what Drumph and his cronies in Washington are going to say this year, since they didn’t’ really say anything last year. But screw them! We are here, were queer, and we have advocates all over the…
281: Pursuing Your Big Bold Goal – Dan McDaniel
Have you ever asked yourself – Who am I? Why am I here? What am I truly capable of? What do I really want? If so, you are not alone. In fact, most of us ask those questions, but what do we do once we’ve asked them? Do we take action? Bust a bold move? Wait patiently for the…
280: Uncloseted Riff and Rant – Outsmarting the cynics
The reside everywhere. In our heads, in our relationships, at work, our friendships. No matter where you turn there is a cynic ready to tear apart your joy, your ideas, your happiness. No biggie. You’ve got something to combat that. A bold move, or a few of them, but only if you give yourself permission…
279: Taking a chance on BOLD FREEDOM – Robin Finney
Imagine leaving your job of 11 years, getting rid of your apartment, and packing up and heading off to Thailand with no real plans other than to reset. It’s a bold move with a capital “B.” One that others may not understand, but that’s ok…yes, seriously, that’s OK. It’s literally more about taking a jump…
278: Uncloseted Riff and Rant – Are you an audacious Buddha?
I’ve been called a Buddha. Not because of my enlightenment. Because of my size. Ok, somewhat because I have some wisdom – but I’m still no Buddha. However, I do have the kind of wisdom that comes from learning life lessons that truly make you see the Yin and Yang that bring you inner peace,…
277: Now Is Good Enough & Good Enough is Now – Jess Pettitt
You’ll never make a bold move, take that risk, or do what you say you’re going to do unless you just say, screw it, good enough is good enough. But why do we not let that truly be our mantra? Why can’t we just say I’m going to take action, do what needs to be…
276: Uncloseted Riff and Rant – Your Ego. Your biggest enemy!
My ego has almost killed me. Several times in my life. Then I started to see it as a wake up call to bigger things. To more honest and authentic ways of showing up in the world. It still gets in the way, but what happens when you finally realize your ego can be your…
275: LGBTQ Acceptance Work Is Never Done – Amy McDonald
Sure gay marriage is a constitutional right…at least for now. And if you monitor pop culture, you might think that LGBTQ folks are just a standard presence, so why are we still having this conversation. The truth is, 42 percent of LGBT — lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender — adults experience workplace discrimination. 85 percent of…
274: Uncloseted Riff and Rant – Your buttoned up life
Have you ever really thought about what you wear and the signal that sends out to the world? Are you buttoned up, or super stylish? Frumpy or making a statement? It’s very interesting to observe the world of our clothing and to see if it is projecting our true selves or if we are living…