Today I share a new perspective on positive thinking, and how to use it for your biggest advantage. It’s NOT what you think… It's not what you think, OR IS IT? Is it negative? Or is it the truth? Is it positive? Or is it the truth? I don’t believe in positive...

You’re writing your story. The question is, how are you writing it? Today’s S.O.L. Story is inspired by my recent trip to the Fountain Pen Hospital here in New York City, and what brought me there. Yes, I visited the hospital and came out with a new #Montegrappa...

EPISODE 788: Cheating On Your Life? Faithfulness in any relationship is vital for its success, even the ONE you're having with YOURSELF. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Answer this question...

Today we’re circling back to complete the circle and to totally PUT A RING ON IT. Or perhaps 4 RINGS, and this is why… Oh my goodness, now everyone seems to be talking about this! Yep, thank God. However… Marrying your life is no joke. Seriously, it’s not for the weak...

You could be cheating on your life, and not even know it. Take this test and find out if you're a committed LIFE WIFE... Today we’re talking about how to become an incredible WIFE to your LIFE. Your LIFE is FOR you. Are YOU FOR your life? Without knowing what your...

If you’re feeling overwhelmed in your life, then must KNOW THIS…. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Where in your life have you been saying NO to you? Write this out, and give yourself time,...

In a world full of information, it can be LOUD and feel overwhelming, unless you DO THIS… Today’s S.O.L. Story is inspired by my DISCOMFORT at the gym today… This is what I heard — SILENCE. I heard my breath. This is what I saw — the word, “NOISE.” Look at that word,...

Today we’re talking about the power of belief — especially in the times when we’re the most scared. Your BE...LIEF can become your BE LIFE. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Where in your...

Is the W.I.I.F.M belief a selfish or self-centered one? NO. Especially when it comes to grief. And this is why... Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Take some sacred time today to journal...

“What’s In It For Me? — or W.I.I.F.M.?” This is a question that’s absolutely essential for living in a world that’s FOR you and NOT against you. In fact, it’s required. AND, it’s not selfish or self-centered. This is why… Your life is for you, and this is FOR your...

This morning I was SO mad, until I did this… I walked out to meditate, and you wouldn't believe what "they" had done to my tree! This is what went through my head... I'm so mad. Jerks. I can't believe they did this. I'm not cleaning it up. They "should" have cleaned...

Knowing what you DON'T want isn't enough to get you what you do want. Here's how to bring closure to the DON'T and open up a new beginning for yourself... IT'S A DO! When asked what you want, do you respond with a list of what you DON'T WANT? You're NOT alone. When I...

In today’s episode we’re celebrating the ME in your MEntal Health…THAT’S YOU. And we’re celebrating RESILIENCE and one of our precious listeners…Wingstofly1945. She's the WINNER from our Give-A-Way Day podcast from a couple days ago. Thanks for the rating and...

Your mental health is the most important aspect of your health and perhaps THIS is what's causing you to lose it... I find it very interesting that MENtal health begins with MEN. And HEalth begins with HE. Hmm? So let's talk about YOURS... You may think that your...

Do YOU still believe (or want to believe) in “Happy Ever After?” This is for the WOMAN who still wants to believe… >>(Keep listening — and reading all the way to the end IF this is YOU...)>> BUT… Prince Charming is nowhere in sight, he’s not so charming, or has become...

What IF you could be GIVEN a WAY that would transport you from where you are to where you desire to be? You CAN, and it's happening HERE. TODAY. Consider this your vehicle for arriving at your very own "Happy Ever AFTER..." 25 days ago I asked you to tell me what...

You may think that SHE has it better than you do, and THIS is WHY… You may think that SHE has it better than you do, and THIS is WHY… Is her grass really "GREENER" than yours? YES. It is. Not necessarily because of the color, but because of YOU. We are geared for...

If you've experienced a setback or had the wind knocked out of your sails, then it's time for YOUR COMEBACK. This is it — A 4-Step Process to get back up and GO AHEAD... First of all, it's time to redefine the way you see the WINDOWS in your life. Some may see them as...

What you see when you look at yourself may not always be the most obvious. Especially if you’re looking from THIS perspective… Today’s S.O.L. Story is inspired by an altercation I witnessed on the street today at the corner of 23rd St and 6th Avenue. That’s right, my...

How much time are you wasting looking this way and that way? Here’s how to square up with yourself and your time… My Times Square may be similar to what you see in YOUR Times Square — or simply your TIME.... Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily...

The world's longest climb is the one out of your own head. Here's how to do it... Learning how to fall is one of the first steps. We'll all encounter "walls" in our lives at various times. Some we must go up, over, above, around, and/or through. But whatever you do,...

Regret is one of the most devastating losses ever! BUT it doesn’t have to be that way. You can change your future with this ONE simple question TODAY… Ask yourself this one simple question: If I could do THIS over, what would I do different? Then do it today. Please...

Yes, you may FEEL STUCK, but you’re not. Perhaps THIS DANCE is keeping you where you are… You feel stuck because of THIS… 1. You’re waiting. 2. You’re not moving. 3. You’re doing THIS DANCE. The DANCE of avoiDANCE... 4. You’ve forgotten THIS… YOU CAN. You can DANCE....

If you’ve ever LOST anything, you know how frustrating it can be. But what if it’s not lost, but simply misplaced? Here’s how to FIND it… Today's S.O.L. Story is inspired by my recent "Lost And Found" experience. This is what I learned... Locate yourself first. Look...

You're addicted to DOING you. Did you know that? Here's what to do about it... I boarded the subway train, completely unconsciously, and this is what I learned… We are addicted to how we do the things we do. 1. BE AWARE. In order to stay on track, you must be AWARE of...

Perhaps the biggest change needed in your SIGNIFICANT LIFE REDESIGN is YOU. Because it’s really NOT about the place you live as much as YOU and where you’re placed in it. Today we’re going to redesign and replace YOU. We're going to start by repositioning you. To...

Life isn’t happening TO you, it’s happening THROUGH and FOR you. So how do you channel that? This is how… Today's Day #7 (final day) of our 7-Day SIGNIFICANT LIFE REDESIGN Challenge…and we're talking about your LIVING Room. YOUR ROOM TO LIVE. Or is it? Is there room...

Family matters, but what about your family matters? Relationship, love, marriage, family take commitment and work. The question is, how's it working for you? Today's Day #6 of our 7-Day SIGNIFICANT LIFE REDESIGN Challenge…and we're talking about your FAMILY room......

  Perhaps you gather around the table breaking bread — pretending that you have it all together. While on the inside you feel like the bread…BREAKING. Don’t worry, there is a solution. Yes, there is a solution, and you’ll never look at your dining room the same. The...

Where there's food and water there's life. This is how to TAP INTO IT — the heart of your soul food (AKA S.O.L. FOOD)... Today's Day #4 of our 7-Day SIGNIFICANT LIFE REDESIGN Challenge…and it's KITCHEN DAY! It's the heartbeat of your home. She said, "I felt hungry and...

All healthy vessels have a way to release WASTE. Are you regularly letting go of the S%*T in your life? Here's how to let go of your CONSTIPATED UNCONSCIOUS... Today's Day #3 of our 7-Day SIGNIFICANT LIFE REDESIGN Challenge…and it's BATHROOM DAY! Already I'm hearing...

If you're willing to engage in love and life differently, then today we begin at the heart of YOUR MATTER...I CHALLENGE YOU. DAY #1... I challenge YOU to take a deep look at your CLOSET. Are you willing to fully ENGAGE with YOU? Are you willing to fully ENGAGE with...

One of the challenges we face is consciously engaging with ourselves on a daily. Oftentimes we use time, energy, or money as an excuse to NOT. THIS will change THAT… Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED...

Why are you doing what you’re doing? Today I issue YOU this challenge… Your challenge. Your choice. In yesterday’s episode we talked about the fact that you can change by choice. It’s the CHALLENGE or challenges that come next. YOUR CHOICE. YOUR CHALLENGE. What if you...

What's your relationship with CHANGE? Today we'll discuss how to MAKE CHANGE, and prosper or NOT... Change occurs primarily because of... 1. Seasons. 2. Degeneration. 3. Crisis or Accident. 4. Choice. In summary... Nature. Necessity. Nurture. When can this happen?...

Healing is natural. So are you, when you're being your innate, authentic self. This is how to tap into your SUPER and your NATURAL when it comes to healing your life well... "I am a powerful healer." That's what I said today...as I've witnessed my body do EXACTLY what...

Who's influencing YOU? You're either influencing or being influenced...and your LIFE(TIME) is at stake. Influence starts with IN for a reason. It's an INside out game. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED...

Today's lesson will uncover some squirrely truth about your personality and how to find your inner spirit animal. You wouldn't believe what these squirrels were doing. Are YOU doing THIS too? How SQUIRRELY are you? There's a little squirrel in all of us. Introducing,...

This episode is about more than simply swallowing a BUG…today we uncover what’s been BUGGING YOU and what to do about it with a simple 3-Step Technique that will help you SHIFT your energy from BUGGED to BELIEF. DISBELIEF. It’s a huge epidemic on planet earth. It's...

  TODAY we're celebrating our 750th Women Sipping On Life podcast episode AND this is my GIFT TO YOU...I'm giving YOU permission to EXPRESS YOURSELF. TODAY... What would your life look, feel, and sound like IF you were expressing the message in YOUR HEART + SOUL?...

  "OMG, I think I broke my nose"...these were my last words as I was floating in the ocean, surrounded by blood, trying to get back in the kayak. AND THIS is what I learned... Today's a great day to take a break and ponder where you're putting your attention... Please...

As a Grand Finale to our Best Of Series of the Top 12 podcast episodes, I absolutely had to include this last, but not least, "Honorable Mention" for our Top 12 — Nominated as our Funniest Episode. Yes, I can laugh about it now, but it wasn't so funny back when this...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! As a Grand Finale to our Best Of Series of the Top 12 podcast episodes, I absolutely had to include this ONE + one more...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #1 in our Top 12 List... TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Go to youbewoman.com and check out the FINAL VIDEO for all...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #2 in our Top 12 List... TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Go to youbewoman.com and check out the FINAL VIDEO for all...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #3 in our Top 12 List... TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Go to youbewoman.com and check out the FINAL VIDEO for all...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #5 in our Top 12 List... What began as an idea, or as I like to call it, a “thought flash,” became words spoken...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #4 in our Top 12 List... TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Go to youbewoman.com and check out the FINAL VIDEO for all...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #6 in our Top 12 List... TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Go to youbewoman.com and check out the FINAL VIDEO for all...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #7 in our Top 12 List... TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Go to youbewoman.com and check out the FINAL VIDEO for all...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #8 in our Top 12 List... TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Go to youbewoman.com and check out the FINAL VIDEO for all...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #9 in our Top 12 List... TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Go to youbewoman.com and check out the FINAL VIDEO for all...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #10 in our Top 12 List... TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Go to youbewoman.com and check out the FINAL VIDEO for all...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #11 in our Top 12 List... TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Go to youbewoman.com and check out the FINAL VIDEO for all...

Today's episode is part of our BEST OF SERIES...hope you enjoy it! Thanks for listening and being a part of our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE global family! Here's #12 in our Top 12 List... TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Go to youbewoman.com and check out the FINAL VIDEO for all...

Where we start isn’t where we finish. But it IS how we finish…and finish strong! Let’s do this….I HAVE A SPECIAL GIFT FOR YOU... This is the quickest way to see results… (Short version.) 1. Do what you say you’re going to do. 2. Train your body. ________________ The...

There’s no greater power and creative force than LOVE. How we activate the FEELING of LOVE is KEY…this is how… Sometimes there can feel like there’s a huge GAP between what you desire and what you’re experiencing. What closes this gap? It’s the BRIDGE of LOVE. THE...

Stop trying to be the “BEST” version of YOU! And this is why… Today’s S.O.L. STORY was inspired by one of my clients this week who said that she was “trying” to be her “best…” THIS was my response to her…AND YOU…if YOU’VE also been trying to be your “BEST.” Be....

One of our dear listeners asks..."If it can't be interpreted at least 2 ways it's probably not true." What does this mean?... Thanks for asking! I hope this answers your question... Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.)...

Today we talk about what to do when certain emotions (especially ANGER) come ”knocking on your door” and how to answer them… StrANGER? DANGER? How often do you feel anger and what do you do about it? There are 6 primary emotions… Happiness, sadness, fear, anger,...

Feeling tired, HEAVY, sluggish, numb, weak…this will WAKE YOU UP! It was only my arm this morning, but it was alarming... This is YOUR ALARM... It's time to WAKE UP! W.A.K.E. Wide open. Action. Taking massive action. Kicking it up a notch...or two. Energize yourself....

When was the last time you took an inventory of YOU and your stuff? Perhaps it's time to put IT on a shelf and take a look at it... Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Where in your life do you...

If you’re saying that you’re fine, but you’re NOT fine…you’re lying...AND missing out on the most valuable power available to you in love and life... Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Where...

The next time someone tells you to "Let it go," remind yourself of this... Don’t Let It Go…Let Yourself Grow! AND stop letting yourself Go. Let yourself...GO Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP:...

What IF there's something you can’t change about you…how would you accept it? Today's a lesson of acceptance… Past. Present. Future. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Where in your life right...

Are YOU ready? Ready for WHAT? Being ready is required for anything, but it’s NOT EVERYTHING…here’s why… What does it really mean to BE READY? "Within reach, easily available, suitable, prepared…" LET’S DEFINE/REDEFINE R.E.A.D.Y…. R - Reach — Within reach. What are...

Today’s lesson is not just about about being territorial…it’s about truly being a leader. Being YOU. Will influence others. More than telling them how to BE. Lead from what you live… Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.)...

Going on vacation at the beach isn't the only way to experience incredible relaxation..try this! Have you ever had a day with no opinion, and instead…you simply allowed yourself to go with the flow and flow with the go? I had one today and highly recommend it. This is...

What you see is what you get! Or do you?Once we did the “Do Over,” this is what happened next… Today’s S.O.L. STORY was inspired by my DO OVER last night. Context is more valuable than classic content. When you feel as though you have it all figured out, consider...

Mistakes, failures, losses, missteps, missed opportunities, whatever it is…what if you could have a do over? You can, and this is how... Stop starting over or trying to "start over." Be you. Simply. Do. Do O.V.E.R. O — Opportunity. Opportunities are created. Give...

  Looking for something new without letting go of everything old? Perhaps it’s not what you’re doing, but the order in which you’re doing it. Instead of starting where you are, start where you’re headed…and begin there. That’s right. Do it in reverse! You can think of...

Diets don't work. But THIS does. If you've ever struggled with your weight, then THIS is for YOU! A trip to the WELL… If you're thirsty, go to the well. If you're hungry, go to the W.E.L.L. If you want to love your life and life's work well, then SIP ON LIFE WELL....

YOU'RE INVITED TO A LIVE UPCOMING S.O.L. DATE...If you're seeking your "Happy Ever After"...it's time to stop waiting and start S.O.L.DATING. I'll show you how. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L....

When you commit to being fully engaged with you and your life, you begin a lifelong love affair with being and staying MERRY’D. Here’s how… Will YOU M.E.R.R.Y. YOU? Mission - What is YOUR business...and plan? Engagement - be fully present to who you are and what...

If life has sorta brought you to your knees, then it’s a perfect time to say GET ENGAGED…and get UP! Engagement begins the moment you ASK and say YES. It’s time to do both… A.S.K. Ask. Ask and you shall receive. Say YES. Say YES to your desires. Keep. Keep your...

It begins with “Will YOU?…” Or does it? Today we’ll find out… Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY’S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Where in your life right now are you in need of a new perspective? Journal about this. Make a...

GOALS aren't working. But THIS works every time... What you say is what you get. Say it...IS so. How trustworthy are you with your commitments to YOURSELF? It's time to put a PINKY on it... Are you ALL IN to what you say you’re in to? Please grab your SACRED S.O.L....

Are You Love-Able? This is the bazillion dollar question. Being LOVE-ABLE changes everything… The BIG MOVE… A.B.L.E. Are you ABLE? What makes you able? Acting. Believing. Learning. Evolving. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage...

If you've ever been the topic of discussion in anyone's lunch date, then this one's for YOU. Let's give them something to talk about... "Have you ever wondered WHO are the people that all the women gossip about while having lunch?" This is what I asked my daughter as...

This DATE, by far, exceeds ALL other dates I’ve ever had! Seriously…this experience changed my life and it can change yours too… The walls of my heart home were bleeding…but bleeding is a part of healing. If you’ve ever wished you could exchange your aching heart for...

“Get your hands off my freakin’ radishes…” Yes, for a moment I lost my peace. But WE don’t have to. Here’s how to find and guard your peace… Remember this... YOU are not missing anything or anyone in order to be YOU. You are you. As you are. You’re like a puzzle. Even...

If you struggle with follow-through or giving yourself permission to do “whatever”…today’s the day to connect it with your mission. Yes, here’s how to persevere… Don't quit on you, your purpose, mission, or life... YOU CAN DO IT. Please grab your SACRED S.O.L....

When was the last time you played? I mean, really played your heart out? It’s been a long time for me too, so this is what we’re gonna do about it… It's time to PLAY, my dear... P- People. Who do you want to play with? Plan it. L- Love. What do you love to do? Plan...

  It starts with your breath. This is what he said as he was causing me to feel intense pain… It was the best and worst massage ever! As I was unconsciously resisting. He was lifting my leg, while pushing his fist into my hip. Then he reminded me that it’s my brain...

If you feel as though you’ve lost your passion, or are simply going through the motions — uninspired, this will ignite your flame! Do as Stela does... Consider this… Consider your passion. Passion? PASS I ON? And if you feel as though you’ve lost it, perhaps it’s...

If you desire to be a priority in the life of someone you love, then THIS is absolutely required… Not only is THIS required, but without it, you’ll continue to suffer from the Poor Me Syndrome. THIS is the 2nd secret in the Seven Secrets to being in love TO GET HER....

Now that you know that the SECRET to you being able to access the power of dating and loving yourself is for YOU to BE THE WOMAN, here’s how to begin putting IT all TO GET HER… It starts with this… YOU. NO LONGER WAITING OR RUNNING. No longer waiting for someone else...

 Waiting for a man to rise up and "BE THE MAN" before YOU BE THE WOMAN is not only costing you valuable lifetime...but it's costing you the love and life you desire and deserve. Here's how to stop waiting... STOP WAITING. START DATING. Today as we enter into...

Hesitation. Okay, I said it. It’s the abyss that occurs between the moment you have an inspired thought or idea, and bam…you hesitate. How long does it last? How much is it costing you? How do you STOP it — especially when it comes to you not being you? Let’s find...

You’re complete just as you are. You don’t need anything or anyone to make you whole. I’d urge you to consider this… Today’s S.O.L. STORY was inspired by my meditation tree...it's dying...prematurely. Take off all your labels and take a stand for YOU. The real, true...

What if you didn’t have to feel trapped by your life anymore? What if there was a way to get out of your painful place and enter into the possibility of your purpose? What IF…? Today’s SACRED S.O.L. STORY was inspired by my morning workout partner… The Big. Fat. Fly....

If you don’t know why to say NO, you’re going to keep saying YES to the things that rob your time. Today we’re going to take a close look at what your NO and your KNOW mean to you… Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.)...

  “Meant to be” is in the past… "Meant to be" is created by you in the present, but only lives in your past. Stop looking for it in your future or you'll rob yourself and your future. “Someone Robbed My Bank!…” Or at least, that’s how it feels Today’s S.O.L. STORY was...

Your age is NOT your problem, but using it as an excuse is! This is what I was doing AND what I’ve done about it. You can too… So this is what I tell myself...51 is fun. What is 51 anyway? Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage...

What you're caring about may be making you TOXIC. It's time to care for you and YOUR CARE... Have you been giving your care to what's making you toxic versus what's creating health in your life? I know, I was doing it too. So much so, that I didn't even notice that it...

If you've ever suffered with feelings of unworthiness or feeling as though you're "not enough"... LISTEN UP! Are you appreciating or depreciating? This is the bazillion dollar question. Today we discuss your value, worth, and WELLTH… Worth is what something will sell...

It’s time to settle some things about YOU once and for all. Are you ready to get down and dirty?… Without the dirt and water, there is no place to take root. However, when mixed together, dirt and water make MUD. A lot of MUD… Messy. Ugly. Dirty. But does it have to...