Today serves as the 2nd of a new 6 part series: “Life on Purpose.” The design of this series is to deliver short, practical steps for living life on purpose. The title of each post will serve as the theme for the day. These steps are not intended for deep thought, but rather for taking action. […]
Today begins a new 6 part series: “Life on Purpose.” The design of this series is to deliver short, practical steps for living life on purpose. The title of each post will serve as the theme for the day. These steps are not intended for deep thought, but rather for taking action. I hope you […]
Yes YOU…(and me, even despite my soon-to-be launched manuscript “The Problem with Perfect!”) I still struggle with perfection. I still struggle with purpose. I definitely struggle with living perfectly on purpose! This is why I have designed this next blog series to be a practical step by step guide for living life on and with […]
“That which cannot be named, can’t be changed.”
There is no such thing as original knowledge. I love Solomon’s words in the book of Ecclesiastes: “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.” In this 9th verse of Chapter 1 Solomon speaks directly to the heart of this matter. You […]
Who says that mission statements are for organizations only??
Malcolm X was a pioneer in so many ways. He did more for more integration in the United States than most. One of his most famous quotes is the focal point for today’s post: “If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for everything.” What profound truth in this statement… When it […]
Your 2nd Chance is not your own…
Gosh, this is THE hardest lesson of all for me (yet I feel the need to address it all the same.) If you are anything like me, you feel rushed when at first your plan does not succeed. You think that you’ve wasted all this time and effort because you have nothing to show for […]
You’ve started again and that is the HARDEST part…Now that you know “how to” do not stop at the first do-over!
No matter how hard you try, you will never succeed in the grand scheme of life without the help of others… I am the most stubborn, hard-headed person I know. It took me the better part of 30 years making silly mistakes before a wise old sage introduced me to what I now consider a […]
Today, ask yourself “What do I have to be thankful for?” Be thankful that you have a 2nd chance…..
Today’s post is part 10 of a 10 part series: “10 Ways to Conquer Your Comfort Zone.” Let me assure you that the title of this post is not all indicative of the premise! “Feed it” you ask, doesn’t that seem like a strategy designed to strengthen a comfort zone? Doing more of the same […]
Today’s post is part 9 of a 10 part series: “10 Ways to Conquer Your Comfort Zone.” Easier said that done, right? If you had the power to stop whatever it is that is hindering your personal growth, there would be no need for this ongoing series, (I say again…right?) Why do we struggle each […]
Today’s post is part 8 of a 10 part series: “10 Ways to Conquer Your Comfort Zone.” What do wool sweaters, tight pants and shoes that are too small have in common? The answer is the subject of today’s post…UNCOMFORTABLE! As we continue to discuss strategies for overcoming the comfort zones in life, why not […]