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Showing my Ugly (a Golf Story)
When humans first starting chucking golf balls around for fun, golf balls looked quite different than they do today. They were shiny and...
Carrie Helmers
Mar 29, 20223 min read


Who Do You Think You Are?
“Who do you think you are?” This is a question that I’ve asked many times over the years – mostly of other people. I’ve asked it of the...
Carrie Helmers
Jan 17, 20203 min read


The Missing Ingredient in Your Visualization Practice
Visualization is quickly becoming one of the most practical spiritual tools out there, with high performing leaders such as Oprah...
Carrie Helmers
Sep 19, 20192 min read


Why I'm Hooked on Women's Empowerment Events
The lights were dim and the air was full of wafting waves of incense. I was surrounded by 25 other women, each of us dressed in various...
Carrie Helmers
Sep 11, 20197 min read


Life Lie #3: If I Fit In, People Will Like Me
“Just be yourself!” How many times have I heard that phrase before? From an early age, I heard this phrase repeated often. The best, most...
Carrie Helmers
Mar 6, 20195 min read


Life Lie #2: “I Have to Find the Right Partner to Be Complete”
Jerry Maguire stood disheveled and slightly desperate in his estranged wife, Dorothy’s living room. He crestfallenly set down his...
Carrie Helmers
Feb 19, 20196 min read


Life Lie #1: "The American Dream Will Make Me Happy"
Welcome to my new mini blog series – “Life Lied to Me!” In this series of essays, I will explore some of the promises I heard from...
Carrie Helmers
Feb 6, 20194 min read


Locker Room Talk Worth Repeating
Locker room talk has been getting a pretty bad rap lately, so that’s why I was a bit surprised when I got an unexpected gift from a few...
Carrie Helmers
Feb 4, 20194 min read


The weird & embarrassing fantasy I had as a little girl
I’m going to open up and tell you all something I’ve never told anyone before. I’ve never told anyone because I’m guessing it’s a little...
Carrie Helmers
Feb 1, 20196 min read


Choose Your Own Constellations - and Write Your Own Life
I’ve been fascinated with the stars since I was still playing with Barbie dolls. As a little girl, I used to look up at the sky at night...
Carrie Helmers
Aug 27, 20185 min read


"If You Care So Much, Why Don't YOU Take the Immigrants In?"
I’ve been watching and listening carefully the past few weeks as debate over immigration in America has heated up and caught afire. I’ve...
Carrie Helmers
Jun 27, 20184 min read


How I'm Diving Into Summer (Kid-Induced Chaos Included)
There are 7 ½ school days left until summer. Normally, at this time of year, I’m a bit of a mess. I’m a stay-at-home mom to two young...
Carrie Helmers
May 15, 20185 min read


I'll Be Happy If YOU'RE Happy (No Pressure!)
Do you like to make people happy? I do! I love to do nice things for people! It makes me feel valuable and worthy. I get pumped up...
Carrie Helmers
May 1, 20184 min read


I Have Enough! I Can Be Happy!
When will you have enough to be happy? What is the dollar amount in your wallet that will make you feel fulfilled? What status do you...
Carrie Helmers
Apr 9, 20184 min read


I Can't Be Bitter, Because I Chose This Life
I am a good girl. I have always prided myself in following the rules, doing what others expect of me, and keeping my word. Maybe that’s...
Carrie Helmers
Mar 29, 20184 min read


What My Child Sees In Me
Sometimes the greatest blessings can come from the simplest and even messiest moments. That was certainly true for me this morning. I...
Carrie Helmers
Mar 13, 20184 min read


Happily Ever After is Hogwash
“And they lived happily ever after.” “He’s my soul mate.” “She’s my dream come true.” “I want the fairy tale.” Do you know how many...
Carrie Helmers
Feb 9, 20185 min read


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Can you find the flaw in the Navajo rug pictured below? Trust me, it’s there. It’s what makes the rug so beautiful. Navajo rug weaving...
Carrie Helmers
Feb 2, 20185 min read


You Never Listen to Me!
Have you ever found yourself giving advice to a loved one, only to end up disappointed and frustrated because they didn’t listen to you? ...
Carrie Helmers
Jan 16, 20185 min read


The Real Reason Many of Us Don't Feel Accepted
If I’ve spent my life trying to be accepted, why have I never felt accepted? As it turns out, it appears as if I’ve been making a giant...
Carrie Helmers
Jan 10, 20184 min read
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