by Michael Parise | 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 | 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 | Mar 7, 2021
Would you consider yourself spiritually courageous? In my opinion this means that you gather strength from the core of who you are, to act on your values, even when seemingly impossible. Have you ever been spiritually AWOL (absent-with-out-leave)? This means that...
by Michael Parise | Aug 15, 2020
Do you look forward to and enjoy all changes in your life? I doubt it. Too much change, too soon can be overwhelming. Too little, too late is discouraging. Yet in every change there is a message. Change can bring joy and it can usher in distress. And sometimes...
by Michael Parise | Jul 31, 2020
Who doesn’t like a title? As a priest I’ve met abbots, monsignors, bishops, cardinals, and popes. All men, different titles. Institutions such as the church, academia, government, and corporations thrive on the use of titles. They define roles. They also imply a load...