Tag Archives: change

Stay In Your Own Lane

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Given the stressors many people are experiencing these days, the potential for conflict between people is ever-present. Even with good intentions, it is easy to get into conflict with others. We need to be careful to not involve ourselves in … Continue reading →

Posted in change, conflict, Relationships | Tagged asking for opinions then listen, avoiding conflict, be careful, causing conflict, change, comfort the disturbed, conflict, defensiveness, disagreements, disturb the comforted, Don Miguel Ruiz, Fralix, Not my circus not my monkeys, Patti Fralix, relationships, Stay In Your Own Lane, stay out of it, stress, stressors, The Four Agreements, The Fralix Group | 2 Comments

The Leaders of A Pack

Posted on August 4, 2022 by Patti Fralix

“You do a lot more good as the leader of a pack than you do as a lone wolf.” These words were spoken by Dr. Jason Bull on one of the last shows of this series, Bull. I have been … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, gratitude, Leadership | Tagged boss, Bull, change, customer service, Fralix, greed, lone wolf, Management, manager, Patti Fralix, relationships, shortstaffed, staff are imporant, teamwork, The Fralix Group, The Leaders of A Pack, treat staff well | Leave a comment

All and Nothing

Posted on July 14, 2022 by Patti Fralix

I spent three days in Atlanta at the Gift Market this week, sourcing items for my antiques and gifts business which is located in Southport, NC. This is a very part-time business, although I have had it for more than … Continue reading →

Posted in conflict, gratitude | Tagged All and Nothing, antiques, Atlanta, Atlanta Gift Market, basic needs, Centennial Park, change, Excess and not enough, Fralix, gifts, homelessness, juxtaposition, life, Patti Fralix, relationships, selling, shopping, The Fralix Group | 3 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 6, 2022 by Patti Fralix

In this post I am doing something I have never done before; I am reposting an earlier post. I have been blogging (mostly) weekly since January 2015, and I have never repeated a post. I knew I wanted this week’s … Continue reading →

Posted in family, gratitude, love | Tagged aunts are mothers too, blogging, change, family, Fralix, Happy Mother's Day, honor your mother, life, love, love your mother, Memories and Traditions, mother, mothers are special, Patti Fralix, relationships, The Fralix Group | Leave a comment

38 Years and Still Counting

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Today is Mike’s and my 38th anniversary. Last year we celebrated our anniversary in St. Maarten, with royal treatment by our friends Ron, Harry, and all of the staff at Joe’s Jewelry. Memories were made there that will always be … Continue reading →

Posted in family, life, love | Tagged 1984, 38 years!, anniversary, change, commitment, Fralix, happy, honesty, Joe's Jewelry, love, marriage, Michael Fralix, Mike Fralix, Myrtle Beach, Patti Fralix, relationships matter!, shared values, The Fralix Group, trust | 3 Comments

Changing Me Through Spring Cleaning

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Patti Fralix

I have been a little under the weather for a week, so I haven’t had much energy. Thankfully, my COVID test was negative. Not being one who does very well just sitting around, I have been doing some cleaning and … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, life | Tagged calm or chaos, change, changing me, Changing me through spring cleaning, cleaning and organizing, cleaning out, Fralix, How to survive change, junk drawer, Keep life simple, minimizing, Patti Fralix, The Fralix Group, too much stuff, white space | 2 Comments

Remaining Relevant

Posted on April 16, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Looking around, we see businesses that have failed in the past two years. We also see those that have survived, even some that have thrived. While it is easy to give COVID the blame and the credit for the differences, … Continue reading →

Posted in best self, change, travel | Tagged American Airlines, business, change, change is constant, customer service, Fashion Scholarship Fund, Fralix, Happy Easter!, NC, new york city, Patti Fralix, Raleigh, remaining relevant, Remember Ukraine, Rue 57, The Fralix Group, Wayfarer restaurant | 2 Comments

Embracing Change

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Patti Fralix

What better time to focus on Change than with the arrival of Spring? In the South, we have flowers in full bloom, cool mornings and an occasional storm, and longer days. You can feel the change in the air. This … Continue reading →

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Traditions and Memories

Posted on February 26, 2022 by Patti Fralix

Another month is soon to end, and another year is well underway. Time passes on, and changes continue to occur. In our part of the country, one change that is happening and that is greeted with appreciation is the relaxing … Continue reading →

Posted in family, Relationships, traditions | Tagged aging, change, Colorado, developing, family, Fralix, growing, memories, Patti Fralix, relationships, Ski Town USA, Steamboat Springs, The Fralix Group, traditions, vacation, Winona's | Leave a comment

February is for the Heart

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Patti Fralix

February is all about the heart. It is American Heart Month. Also, Valentine’s Day, the holiday that celebrates love, comes in February. February 14th is Valentine’s Day, as most, maybe even all, readers know. In the spirit of celebrating the … Continue reading →

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