This holiday season, what do you get for “the city that has everything?” If you were going to make a gift list for Aventura, it might feature some very special attributes like these: *The Gift of Patience – So what if Biscayne Boulevard’s backed up with traffic? If more people had the patience of a [...]
By Patricia Frank.... Patricia Frank A recent front page story reported a touching story about a female humpback whale that had become entangled in a web of crab pots and lines. She was weighed down by hundreds of pounds of these traps and by hundreds of yards of lines that were wrapped tightly, completely around [...]
By Patricia Frank.... The owl’s head is able to turn 270 degrees so he can see more aspects of a situation or problem. He also has excellent night vision. He can see in the dark which allows him to see all of the nuances of an issue. Being able to see in the light and [...]
By Patricia Frank.... Some people find fault with everyone and everything. They often set you up to fail. If you are in a relationship with someone like this you will be very, very unhappy and very uncomfortable. If you are an adult, get out of the relationship if you can. At least limit your time [...]
By Patricia Frank.... When a person is driven to distraction they are almost driven to a state of madness. They feel crazed. They may feel furious, incensed and enraged. They cannot focus or concentrate. This state is generated by other people and situations. They cause you to feel negative emotions that you do not normally [...]
By Patricia Frank.... Maybe your difficulty making a commitment to someone or something is really a fear of compromising. Maybe, you do not want to have to accept the compromises that are part of all relationships. It is more about perceived loss of freedom and personal integrity than the actual loss. It is also about [...]
By Patricia Frank.... There is an often told story about a woman’s unconventional cab ride that carries a message for everyone. The driver arrived at an address and honked his horn. After a few minutes he went to the door. A frail woman in her 90’s opened it and he helped her to the car. [...]
By Patricia Frank.... When the Seasons change it is a reminder that change is an integral part of life. Nothing stays the same not the world and not you. The sun, moon and stars change every day. Just as the Universe is designed to change, you are designed to change. Not one cell in your [...]
By Patricia C. Frank.... Affairs are extremely complex just like human beings. They are the result of many underlying psychological circumstances. There are some common causes and situations that foster an affair. They are often triggered by the lack of emotional fulfillment within the existing relationship. This is coupled with disillusionment and resentment when the [...]
By Patricia Frank.... How do you define yourself? If you were to introduce yourself, what would you say? “Hello, my name is__________ and I am ________.” You are more than whatever you just said about yourself. Your life is not just what you do for a living. Nor are you just your role like Mother [...]
By Patricia C. Frank.... We all have an expiration date just like the food, medicines and products that we buy in the stores. The expiration date means that if you use the product past that date it may not be 100% effective. It may not produce the desired or promised result. It may also mean [...]
By Patricia Frank.... The original notion of the word courage means, “To stand by one’s core.” The core is the central part of something or someone. Your core is your essence. It is your fundamental nature. It contains the seeds of your being and the seeds of your greatness. It is the most important part [...]
By Patricia Frank.... When you are in a valley looking up molehills can seem like mountains. The mountains may seem to surround you on all sides. There may seem to be too many of them and they may seem to be too high. It is so easy to become discouraged in life. When you are [...]
By Patricia Frank.... A crossroad is a place where two roads meet. If you wish to continue going forward, you have to choose between them. You do not have the option of staying on the same path. The straight away no longer exists. The road divides. You have to choose which road to take. Choosing [...]
