Diane DREHER

Welcome to my Blog
Are you dealing with challenge and change? Suffering through a recent layoff? Stuck in a demanding job or relationship? Graduating, retiring, or just wondering what's next?

Then you're ready for your own personal Renaissance.

This blog offers insights from my new book, Your Personal Renaissance. Combining lessons from Renaissance lives with ground-breaking research in psychology and neuroscience, I'll share a series of small steps to help you create a life of greater power, purpose, and joy.

I'll be adding new chapters to this blog, commenting on how to persevere in the light of personal, political, and planetary challenges. I welcome your questions and comments. Together we can share our dreams and create a new Renaissance for ourselves and our world.



Saturday, June 5, 2010
Discernment
Here we are on the edge of summer--with a chance to reflect before plunging into a new season.

Living with a the joy of vocation means living our deepest values. Vocation doesn't just happen; it requires ongoing discernment. You can begin by pausing whenever you've finished a task to ask whether you feel:
--a sense of accomplishment
--or just relief.

The answer can light your way to wiser choices and greater joy in life.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
New Beginnings

Yesterday on campus I met Juan Gonzalez, who's in the US Air Force, stationed in Colorado. He'll be retiring soon, and is reading Your Personal Renaissance, finishing his master's degree, and planning for the next season of life. I was heartened and inspired by our discussion. May we all embrace life's new seasons with joy, courage, and faith in new possibilities.