My mother used to always tell my sisters and I the following:

“It is hard to live with other people’s children."

At the time that she was telling us this, we were just beginning to date and could not figure out just what she was trying to say.  Thirty years later I get it.  My mother was saying that if we fought with our brothers and sisters who were raised by the same parents as us, what would we think would happen when we chose to join our lives with people raised by others? 

It is a challenge to find cohesive ways to get along with people, to go from me,  to me and you, him and her; to us, them,  and then us and them.  Team.  

There are ways to become comfortable with yourself so that you can function successfully as an us, we, them and/or they. I've learned those skills and it's helped me find a way to play well with others. That learning and teamwork leads to a peaceful environment where everyone can succeed.

It took me 30 years to understand the practicality of my mom's words but I heard her and it made a difference in my life. I look forward to sharing with you more pearls of wisdom and hope they have the same positive impact on you.

Laura

Several years ago I was in a workshop where a fellow participant shared a belief that her mother practiced. Since then, I have come to believe in it.  "Before you go to sleep at night you should ask yourself two questions:  Did you do something good for someone else? And did you do something good for yourself?"  The premise is that until you truly value yourself, you really cannot value others.  So, this week do something good for yourself each day.

Laura 

Salutations Tapestry friends!  Its the New Year and just about everyone is looking to revamp, renew, recharge...re-something.  One of the best ways to make the re-ing most effective is to find someone to lead you through the muck, to the place that you're looking to go.  Wading through each of our own journeys is almost always easier with a hand to hold.  As I look forward to the new year I'm hoping that I can hold a few hands through the journey to better self-understanding, acceptance and success.  I want to be a "re" leader!

Laura

Tomorrow is 2010. Life changes without any of us having any say in it, so we all try to make the most of the new year. We take a little time for some introspection and self-evaluation. We reflect on our blessings, our losses, our victories and our failures. We celebrate the positive changes we have made and that gives us the courage to continue to make those changes in our life. We resolve to do better, to be better.  

For many, 2009 has been tumultuous. Much like the coming new year, they have had changes forced upon them. Perhaps you experienced this kind of change. After you take time to reflect on the change and maybe even grieve how it has affected you and your life, consider what the change could really mean for you. Often, even when everything else is shattered, hope remains whole.

It is with hope that we invite you to explore the TapestryOne web site. It is our desire that you find in it the support, tools and opportunity you need to secure a better future for yourself. Discover your strengths and capitalize on them. Maximize your potential. Rejuvenate your spirit.

Take stock of what we have to offer you for 2010. We have ridden the wave of change with you. Our hope is in you. We know 2010 has possibility written all over it. Let's design next year together. Hope doesn't lead to disappointment.

To change and to you!
Your TapestryOne Staff

Hi all! This is your web-mistress, Sherry. All of us on the TapestryOne team are excited for the new year and new ways to connect with you and help you as you plan for your next career. Our fearless leader has been hard at work with University of Wisconsin - Milwaukeee. Stay tuned to the web site and the blog for updates on what we are working on and how you can have the opportunity to get coaching into your next career by Laura!

Hope you are all enjoying the season!

Sherry