This picture means nothing. What I mean, is: I was searching for one that I was hoping I took when staying the night in Laguna, Costa Rica. This is Laguna, but not the doorknob I was looking for, obviously. Story: It took me a good 30 minutes to figure out how to open the door … Continue reading When One Door Closes
Values, Virtues, and Habits
Every decision that we make, every single day, can be traced back to the prioritization of our core values in our lives. At some point, we adopted them. Most likely, we did so as we navigated life, figuring out what worked for us and what didn’t, and what was important to us and what was … Continue reading Values, Virtues, and Habits
Ditch the “Yo-yo” Mindset!
Have you ever embarked on a goal, let’s say, weight loss, or a healthier lifestyle, with lots of energy and excitement only to find yourself a few weeks later out of energy and drive to continue working towards it and then back where you started or worse? Well, first off, let me say … Continue reading Ditch the “Yo-yo” Mindset!
“Emotional” Workout
Have you ever had one of those really tough days that just seemed to drain you? Perhaps that day (or series of days, let’s be real here) wasn’t physically demanding, but there was so much going on that by the end of it, you felt utterly exhausted. I have been there, and am there, often. … Continue reading “Emotional” Workout
The Cost of Not Going (or Not Going) for your Goals
What happens if you DON'T go for your goals, whatever they may be? Might the cost of not going for it be much more painful than the potential for "failure?" What is this "failure," after all? What really is the worst case scenario? What is the nightmare? How likely is it, really? Can you know … Continue reading The Cost of Not Going (or Not Going) for your Goals
4 Simple Steps to a (Successful) New Years’ Resolution
We are a full 8 days now into 2017! Did you set some New Years’ resolutions? In what areas of your life? How’s it going so far? For me, I know that when I set a goal in any area of my life, I must identify action steps I can make to take me to … Continue reading 4 Simple Steps to a (Successful) New Years’ Resolution
Thoughts on “Identity Crafting”
What is “identity crafting?” Identity crafting is the concept that we have the ability within ourselves, at any given moment, to create, define, redefine, and tweak who we perceive ourselves to be, and thus, who we are to the world. It begins from the inside out. If we have things in our lives that hold … Continue reading Thoughts on “Identity Crafting”
A 10+ Year Vision: Begun
Back in high school, I started becoming aware of a love to learn about others and understand life from their perspective. This desire manifested itself in the medley of foreign languages I decided to take, although I was not required to study so many. I loved it. I couldn’t get enough. I would study dictionaries … Continue reading A 10+ Year Vision: Begun
Convergence
Looking back, knowing what you know now, can you see connections? Jobs you disliked at the time that have equipped you with skills you're glad you have now? Relationships that gave you input for what you don't prefer, and what you do?
Thoughts of a Walkabout Day
It's amazing to me what we will find if we are simply paying attention. I have a love/hate relationship with incredibly full days. I am praying for God to give me the energy for the busy ones, and the patience for the quiet ones. The full ones leave me exhausted at the end, yet fulfilled. … Continue reading Thoughts of a Walkabout Day
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