Tag Archives: change

Waiting on Hurricane Florence

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Patti Fralix

As I write this, many people up and down the U.S. East Coast are preparing for and waiting for the largest hurricane that has occurred in many years, Hurricane Florence. Florence is about twenty-four hours away from making landfall, and … Continue reading →

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What Difference Does a Year Make?

Posted on August 30, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Mike and I travel to St. Maarten on Saturday, to see how our precious island has recovered from Hurricane Irma. We will be there for the first anniversary of the hurricane, September 6. We lived through that hurricane and want … Continue reading →

Posted in change, life, travel | Tagged 2017, book, Book published, change, curious, Difference, fragility of life, Fralix, healing, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, island, learn vs not, lessons, life, life-changing events, Mike Fralix, Patti Fralix, September 6, St. Maarten, trip | 4 Comments

Change Changes Us

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey’s assault on Houston and other areas in Texas. September 6 is the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma’s attack on St. Maarten. Many areas in Texas have recovered well from Harvey, while … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Change to Make

Posted on August 17, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Jim Rohn, considered by many as America’s greatest business philosopher, said many things worth remembering. His quote, “Work hard at your job and you can make a living. Work hard on yourself and you can make a fortune,” is on my … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged best self, change, fortune, Fralix, Hurricane Irma, Jim Rohn, livelihood, living, Mike Fralix, money, organizational change, Patti Fralix, St. Maarten | 2 Comments

Bloom Where You are Planted

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Patti Fralix

April has come, and Spring is in full force. We have once again made it through the coldest months of the year, and now can look forward to warmer and longer days and the outdoor activities they bring. We … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged April, best self, bloom, change, flowers, goals, intentional, journal, journey, meaningful change, planted, process, Spring, start, successful, trees, writing | 2 Comments

What a Difference a Year Makes

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Patti Fralix

One year ago today began a series of events that rocked my world. The first happened on this day, March 7th in 2017. That event was a serious car accident. Although it was serious and kept me down for several … Continue reading →

Posted in change, conflict, family, gratitude, life, Relationships, thankful, tragedy, travel | Tagged 2017, car accident, change, compassionate, Difference, family, Fralix, grateful, gratitude, Hurricane, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria, lessons, life, St. Maarten, The Four Agreements, unpredictability | 4 Comments

Change and a Wet Baby

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Patti Fralix

Mark Twain had it correct when he said, “The Only One Who Likes Change is a Wet Baby!” Now, some reading this may take issue with the statement. For, don’t some people like change? Yes, they do, but we must … Continue reading →

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