by SharonBrani | Sep 25, 2024 | life, surfing
I watched the surfer with interest as he walked out into the water. What was his secret I wondered? How could he so confidently face what would cause me great fear? I spoke with the gal by the checkout of the store across the street. How does he do that? What is his...
by SharonBrani | Jun 5, 2024 | Inspirational, Life Coaching
They were the tiniest little birds. Brown with speckles. Could have easily blended in with the seaweed. But I noticed them as I sat on the huge rock looking out over the vast ocean. Tiniest little birds – pecking away at something. I kept watching them. First...
by SharonBrani | Jun 7, 2023 | fear and anxiety, Inspirational, Life Coaching, Uncategorized
From as far back as I can remember I have been reserved. It was easy to let my classmates fight over who would answer our teachers’ questions. It was comfortable to stay in the shadows and let others lead. It was painless to hold back and wait. Someone always jumped...
by SharonBrani | May 31, 2023 | Inspirational, Life Coaching
We can’t move forward when we’re constantly looking backward. It’s true. Have you ever tried it? Stumbling, fumbling, walking right into things. It’s impossible to go forward. But we say we want to. We declare that we must move forward. But it’s the looking back,...
by SharonBrani | May 5, 2023 | Inspirational, Life Coaching
It was many years ago but the memory of it still brings a smile.’l My first graders wanted to celebrate my birthday and quite spontaneously I said “Let’s celebrate my one hundredth birthday.” Giggles and cheers filled the room....