by Michael Parise, Life Coach, Artist, Writer | Sep 15, 2021
A friend asked me recently, “What’s the best way to spread love and peace in this world?” I gave it some thought and realized that the only way is through intimacy. Intimacy is at the core a personal connection between two people. Sadly we’re living in a very...
by Michael Parise, Life Coach, Artist, Writer | Aug 10, 2021
Apology and Forgiveness: these top the list of demanding responses. Why so demanding? Because they get to the heart of our vulnerability as flawed human beings. And they both put us in terrible jeopardy (what if my apology or act of forgiveness are rejected?)....
by Michael Parise, Life Coach, Artist, Writer | Aug 10, 2021
I was a Star Trek fan, but not the original series (in which case I’d be a Trekkie). No, the series that fascinated me were Next Generation and Deep Space Nine. I especially loved the variety of humanoids the writers would come up with. One of these was...
by Michael Parise, Life Coach, Artist, Writer | Jun 24, 2021
One of the reasons I left the security of Catholic parish ministry was that I felt as if I were “dying on the vine.” My gifts and skills were not being harvested and put to better use by the church. I often felt like a treasure chest locked away in a dark room. The...
by Michael Parise, Life Coach, Artist, Writer | Jun 24, 2021
In my Life/Career Coaching, I’ve worked with plenty of clients adjusting to major change. They were dissatisfied with their sabotaging thoughts, wishful thinking, people pleasing, and frustrating relationships. Many were also tired of their job routines and career...
by Michael Parise, Life Coach, Artist, Writer | Mar 17, 2021
Years ago there was a television commercial for Firestone tires with a catchy jingle: ‘Where the rubber meets the road!” The same is true of the core of our humanity. Life happens where the ‘core meets the road.’ Where is your life going right now? What is the...
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