by pattyptakkogutek | Mar 31, 2015 | inspiration
As we enter these sacred days of Passover and Holy Week, steeped with symbolic rites and rituals, many of us carry heavy hearts laden with doubts, fear, and guilt. The traditional religious teachings have created havoc. In the past they once offered comfort in...
by pattyptakkogutek | Mar 24, 2015 | inspiration
Sometimes I feel the sour, painful pit in my stomach growing to the size of a watermelon, chocking out any room for happiness. Has that ever happened to you? Getting dragged into the negativity pit is greased with feelings of worry, guilt, and fear, making it a...
by pattyptakkogutek | Mar 17, 2015 | inspiration
Do you know what is one of the biggest regrets of the dying? It’s a pang of disappointment wishing that they had had the courage to live their lives for themselves and not for others. How sad it is to think that one’s precious time on earth is seen in the rear view...
by pattyptakkogutek | Mar 10, 2015 | inspiration
Scottsdale Healthcare will be sponsoring “Unleash the Secrets to guilt-Free Living” presentation on March 19th, 5-7 p.m. In my workshops and presentations I incessantly hammer home how damaging guilt can be emotionally, mentally, and physically. Now this is...
by pattyptakkogutek | Mar 3, 2015 | inspiration
In a recent article I learned the secret of how 10 of the most successful people begin each day to ensure success. Want to know? Successful people always seem to have a daily morning routine to set themselves up for a productive day. Let’s look at two very...
by pattyptakkogutek | Feb 24, 2015 | inspiration
Black or white? Right or wrong? The world that I grew up in did not leave room for many choices, reinforcing “right” and punishing “wrong”. I always opted for the “right” way. Getting ready for my 50th high school reunion at Marian High School in Omaha, NE. Marian...
