David LeifesteLife DirectionsMy wife and I have been in New York City for a few days visiting our son. I easily get lost in a new area and rely heavily on Google maps…May 3, 20161May 3, 20161
David LeifesteDesign a life menuA client of mine recently spoke of the emptiness of his work and the lack of passion and peace he is experiencing. It caused me to think of…Apr 6, 2016Apr 6, 2016
David LeifesteWhat will become of me this year?For many of us who want to keep growing and becoming more than we are, we take advantage of this next orbit around the sun to more clearly…Apr 4, 2016Apr 4, 2016
David LeifesteEaster: A celebration of new lifeEaster is here again and for many of us it reminds of spring and new life. I think of how Christ suffered and the miracle of him coming…Mar 21, 2016Mar 21, 2016
David LeifesteinGetting The Story Straight with David LeifesteChoosing JoyA middle-aged client who has been struggling recently to get his life together after relapsing, nearly losing his marriage and having to…Mar 17, 2016Mar 17, 2016
David LeifesteinGetting The Story Straight with David LeifesteThe O.A.S.I.S.After nearly 30 years of talking to people in the intimate zone of the counseling relationship, I have noticed a unique trending of traits…Mar 15, 2016Mar 15, 2016
David LeifesteinGetting The Story Straight with David LeifesteKeeping a clean and proper perspectiveHow can we make sure we are seeing straight? It is a constant effort not to let ourselves get caught up in our emotional reactions that…Feb 27, 2016Feb 27, 2016
David LeifesteinGetting The Story Straight with David LeifesteAre you living “on purpose?”So many folks that I talk to are not feeling engaged in their lives through their work or any other part, for that matter. I have come to…Feb 27, 2016Feb 27, 2016
David LeifesteinGetting The Story Straight with David LeifesteThe Choice“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” — George Bernard ShawFeb 27, 2016Feb 27, 2016
David LeifesteinGetting The Story Straight with David LeifesteGratitude“Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. (Thank you.)” — Marcel ProustFeb 27, 2016Feb 27, 2016