by María Tomás-Keegan | Change, Choices, Inspiration, Life Transitions, Transitions, Women, Women in Transition
Over the years, I have been inspired by many poets, novelists, songwriters and the like. When words are put together in a certain way and they convey a message or conjure an image that speaks to my heart or my soul, it feels like divine intervention – inspired...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Career Transition, Change, Life Transitions, Transitions, Women, Women in Transition
Join the club! Recently, I’ve been talking with women about where they rank in their own lives. More often than not I’m hearing that they are way down on the list. Making sure her kids get where they need to be, focusing on her career responsibilities, taking care...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Change, Choices, Divorce, Life Transitions, Transitions
It was one of those days when I awoke in a funk – I remember it well – and it was happening more often than not. This is what they mean by “life happens.” Everyone around me thought I had the perfect marriage, but it wasn’t perfect at all. I denied it for years. I...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Career Transition, Change, Choices, Divorce, Life Transitions, Transitions
Change is inevitable … it is a part of life. We often just cope with it but, did you know there is a better way? Take control by the way you think about change. “If you can’t change the circumstances, change your perspective.” ~~Author Unknown “Change is...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Grateful, Life Transitions, Transitions
After reading this quote today, it struck me that it is a wonderful expression of being grateful: “A good life is when you assume nothing, do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot and realize how blessed you are!” (author unknown) Assume Nothing How...
by María Tomás-Keegan | Divorce, Perfection, Transitions
A friend of mine read the text on a card I made for my husband and asked if I would send it to her. It occurred to me that others may find these words resonate, as well. It has to do with perfection. I’m a “recovering perfectionist” myself so these words come from...