Saturdays, February 19th and 26th, 10:00AM CT, 2 one-hour session, zoom enabled program on building awareness of your most positive experiences and applying this understanding to raise hope and optimism, confidence and outlook in new situations. Register on Eventbrite.

Few things are as renewing as time spent in nature. Nature can be harsh at times, but it provides wonderful examples of life running in cycles and adapting to change, of resilience and growth. Join me for this FREE talk and discussion on thanking Nature. We look at what we are most touched by, whether that relates to majestic mountains or the plant in your kitchen window. We’ll also discuss how we can protect the things we most cherish about Mother Earth.

Wednesday, April 20th, 7:00 PM CT (Email deborah@nosmallthing.net. The first 30 people will be sent links for this program.)

Thursdays, April 14th and 21st, 7:00 PM CT, 2 one-hour sessions, zoom enabled program on building awareness of your most positive experiences and applying this understanding to raise hope and optimism, boost confidence and create a positive outlook in new situations. Inquire about how to bring this confidence-boosting and mindset elevating program to your organization,  Deborah@nosmallthing.net

Most people are familiar with the adage, “April showers bring May flowers.’’ Of course, many varieties of flowers add color and freshness to our lives this time of year. This can also be the perfect time to contemplate how each of us can “bloom.”  Join me for this free talk and discussion on what it would mean to you to be at your peak, to be fully expressed. We’ll look at honoring our passions by bringing them out in the world.

Wednesday, May 18th, 7:00 PM CT (Email deborah@nosmallthing.net to reserve your spot. The first 30 people will be sent links for this program.)

The focal point of June is the 21^st, the summer solstice, when people in the northern hemisphere experience the most hours of daylight. It seems to be easier to hold on to hope and optimism when the sun shines on our everyday activities. Join me for this talk and discussion on generating “light” from the inside, why it’s a boon to learn how to illuminate your experiences by how you look at them.

Wednesday, June 15th, 7:00 PM CT (Email deborah@nosmallthing.net to reserve your spot. The first 30 people will be sent links for this program.)

Thursdays, June 2nd and 9th, 11:00 AM ET, 2 one-hour sessions, zoom enabled program on building awareness of your most positive experiences and applying this understanding to raise hope and optimism, boost confidence and create a positive outlook in new situations. Delivered in collaboration with Mondays at Racine, a cancer support group on Long Island. Inquire about how to bring this confidence-boosting and mindset elevating program to your organization,  Deborah@nosmallthing.net

This month, we’re offering a virtual introduction to “intentional gratitude,” in collaboration with Mondays at Racine, a cancer support group on Long Island.  Delivered in two interactive sessions, the workshop helps a person build awareness of her most positive experiences and apply this understanding to raise hope and optimism, boost confidence and create a positive outlook in new situations. The program can be adopted for delivery to different types of groups. Please contact Deborah@nosmallthing.net to find out how this program can support your goals.

Americans celebrate July 4^th as Independence Day. In France, on July 14^th, there are Bastille Day celebrations. In Mexico, they have parades on Cinco de Mayo. What about personal freedom? Have you given thought to why it feels so good to consider yourself free?  Join us for a talk and discussion on how you can live with the greatest sense of personal freedom possible.

Wednesday, July 20th, 7:00 PM CT (Email deborah@nosmallthing.net to reserve your spot. The first 30 people will be sent links for this program.)

In The Burbs is a talk show co-hosted by Amy Lyle and Gina Ryals, featuring guest experts and entertainers. Deborah, Amy and Gina will talk about how any person can enjoy a positive mindset by practicing appreciating things in their everyday lives — whether they live in the ‘burbs, in the city, or out in the country. The show can be watched live on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/intheburbstvshow) or after August 3^rd on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBIKE0fw67thFKpvbAFV-xg).   Amy Lyle is a stand-up comic, actor, screenwriter, and an Amazon best-selling author. Fitness guru and blogger Gina Ryals is a regular on Mezza Reviews. The conversation will be LIVE but can also be accessed after August 3^rd.

In The Burbs is a talk show co-hosted by Amy Lyle and Gina Ryals, featuring guest experts and entertainers. Deborah, Amy and Gina talk about how any person can enjoy a positive mindset by practicing appreciating things in their everyday lives — whether they live in the ‘burbs, in the city, or out in the country.

The show can be watched live on Facebook on Wednesday, August 3^rd  4:00 PM ET/3:00 PM CT/1:00 PM PT or after August 3^rd on YouTube. Amy Lyle is a stand-up comic, actor, screenwriter, and an Amazon best-selling author. Fitness guru and blogger Gina Ryals is a regular on Mezza Reviews. The conversation will be LIVE but can also be accessed after August 3^rd.

Did you know August 13^th is International Left Handers Day?  From scissors, to coffee mugs to various tools, people that are left-handed have had to adapt to a world where things are not designed for them. Most of us have experienced some sense of this, the feeling that we’ve had to adapt. Join us for this talk and discussion on how to adapt without losing or dismissing the joy of what makes us unique.

Wednesday, August 17th, 7:00 PM CT (Email deborah@nosmallthing.net to reserve your spot. The first 30 people will be sent links for this program.)

Thursday’s, September 29th and October 6th, 7:00 PM CT, 2 one-hour sessions, zoom enabled program on building awareness of your most positive experiences and applying this understanding to raise hope and optimism, boost confidence and create a positive outlook in new situations. Course information.

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Years ago, the day after Labor Day marked the first day of the school year. Although getting ready for learning, at any age, might involve different types of purchases (laptops have replaced spiral-bound notebooks), a key aspect of learning has held up;  the subject of anything we learn is OURSELVES. Join us for this talk and discussion on what we’ve learned about ourselves as we’ve gotten older and how this knowledge can help us enjoy life more as we move forward.

Wednesday, September 14th, 7:00 PM CT (Email deborah@nosmallthing.net to reserve your spot. The first 30 people will be sent links for this program.)

We celebrate October 12th as “Columbus Day” to recognize Christopher Columbus’s discovery of the Americas. The date is often celebrated as an Italian heritage, “pride” day, as Columbus hailed from Genoa. While his travels can stir up thoughts about adventure and exploration, the discovery of America might also be the greatest lesson in humbly adjusting plans. When the New World was discovered, Columbus was actually in search of something else, a more direct route to the Far East. Join us for this talk and discussion on valiant efforts and unplanned discoveries.

Wednesday, October 12th, 7:00 PM CT (Email deborah@nosmallthing.net to reserve your spot. The first 30 people will be sent links for this program.)

Thursday’s, November 10th and 17th, 7:00 PM CT, 2 one-hour session, zoom enabled program on building awareness of your most positive experiences and applying this understanding to raise hope and optimism, confidence and outlook in new situations. Course information.

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Pilgrims are people that make great, often arduous journeys of moral or spiritual significance. Thanksgiving paintings of modestly clothed pilgrims from England sharing food with indigenous people represent limited examples of enjoying the fruit of such a journey. Every year, pilgrimages are made throughout the world to trace to lives of saints. Pilgrimages are also made to find our own hearts, that which is perfect and whole within us. Join us for this talk and discussion on pilgrimages we all make to find ourselves.

Wednesday, November 16th, 7:00 PM CT (Email deborah@nosmallthing.net to reserve your spot. The first 30 people will be sent links for this program.)