Contentment – seems to be elusive in today’s society. Would you describe yourself as content? If you’ve ever observed a sleeping baby, they are a beautiful example of contentment. As I’ve had the privilege of watching each of my six grandchildren sleep when they were babies, it has always captivated me! They exhibit a special…
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Over-committed? Do you find yourself taking on too much – biting off more than you can chew? Me too! That was my norm: always taking on more and more. It left me feeling stressed, depleted, and resentful. Remember the game Chubby Bunny where you keep putting more and more marshmallows into your mouth until you…
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Where in your life do you need freedom? Freedom is something I’d taken for granted until the summer of 1982 when I entered Moscow, Russia by train. Communist Russia or the USSR. Before being allowed to exit the train, everything was searched. Everything! My magazines, summer reads, and all other random hints of western life…
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Is your life beautiful? Renovating – it’s been the theme of our lives for nearly ten years! When my husband and I bought our current home, we knew serious projects were in our future. Immediately after closing, we met our contractor at our house and the renovations began with adding and removing walls. Next, we…
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What do you need to let go of? Is there something you are hesitating to release? For there to be space for what’s better and potentially more valuable, you have to let go of what’s got your focus now. Not long ago, my grands and I were enjoying a delightful day at a playground. All…
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There’s a brilliant and creative genius inside of YOU! Do you view yourself as a creative person or do you feel like you were overlooked when creative genes were passed out? Consider how some have defined creativity: “Creativity is an idea that is novel, good, and useful.” – Michael Grybko “Creativity is seeing and communicating…
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Leaders – what makes them successful? When I ask what makes a leader great, I get a list of wonderful characteristics, all of which are important. However, being “connected” is rarely a part of that list. In order to lead, others must follow. And people who feel disconnected from you are unlikely to follow. God…
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Your beliefs, including your limiting beliefs, are influencing you every day! While often running in the background unnoticed, your beliefs are hard at work helping or hurting you in profound ways. Those beliefs that are hurting are limiting beliefs. They are birthed out of your experiences and are intended to protect you from pain. Limiting…
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Vulnerability – what bubbles up for you when that topic comes up? Being vulnerable is scary. It feels risky and uncomfortable. Trust me, those feelings are magnified when you lead or a write. I’ve been there! Leaders are out front and guiding the way – the one everyone looks to. Admitting that you don’t have…
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Regardless of what you do, asking great questions is a skill you want to have! When you don’t ask questions, assumptions are made and misunderstandings happen. Humans want to be known and understood, and asking thoughtful questions is a way to demonstrate your interest in others. Ever met someone who goes on and on…
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