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Waiting
Waiting n. – remaining inactive in one place while expecting something. It hit me this week – I’ve done SO MUCH waiting! And I’m not sure I like it! Waiting for a train to go or a bus to come, … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Attitude, Change, Character, choice, Emotions, Endurance, gratitude, healing, Hope, learning, Opportunity, Pain, Perspective, self-awareness, suffering, tears, Transition
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The Toddler Mind – Failing Forward
One of the areas where I scrape my knees and bang my head is around failure. The way I’m defining failure is simple: “the inability to meet an expectation.” Why can failure be such an emotionally devastating reality? Why do … Continue reading
The Secret to Experiencing Rhythm
Ol’ Fred had lived a good life and was now lying in a hospital bed near the end of his life. The family was gathered around along with their pastor who had come to say a few words and offer … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Attitude, discipline, Emotions, Endurance, gratitude, Growth, healing, Hope, learning, motivation, Perspective, purpose, rest, self-awareness, Time, wisdom
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The Slinky Principle
The slinky first came out in 1945. I received my first one several years after that and remember coaxing it down the stairs until it eventually started to move on its own. I watched in amazement as the shiny coiled … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Attitude, Change, choice, control, discipline, dreams, Endurance, Growth, journaling, learning, motivation, Opportunity, Optimism, Perspective, Preparation, purpose, Transition
Tagged abundance, adversity, attitude, character, discipline, endurance, expectations, journaling, learning, loss, meaning, preparation, purpose, recovery, work
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The 1 Degree Difference
Sometimes, just a little difference makes all the difference. At 211 degrees water is hot— at 212 degrees water boils. This may not seem like a big difference but the difference between just hot water and steam is significant.* A … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Attitude, Change, choice, dreams, Endurance, failure, gratitude, Growth, Heart, Hope, learning, motivation, Opportunity, Optimism, Perspective, purpose, wisdom
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Wisdom – Air to a Drowning Man
A proud young man came to Socrates asking for wisdom. He walked up to him and said, “O great Socrates, I come to you for wisdom.” Socrates, recognizing a pompous fool when he saw one, led him down to the … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, Attitude, Character, Endurance, Growth, Heart, journaling, learning, motivation, Opportunity, Perspective, purpose, self-awareness, surgery, wisdom
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The Power of Positive Impact
Impact is defined as – “the effect or impression of one thing on another.” What impression have you made on others? What impression or effect have others had in your life? The possibilities for making a positive impact are endless! … Continue reading
Posted in Abundance, Adversity, Attitude, Character, control, dreams, Endurance, family, friendship, gratitude, Growth, Heart, Hope, learning, Opportunity, Optimism, Perspective, purpose
Tagged abundance, adversity, appreciation, attitude, character, expectations, forgiveness, friendship, gratitude, learning, motivation, opportunity, optimism, purpose, recovery
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How to Get Unstuck
This week I got stuck. I don’t enjoy getting stuck but it seems like getting stuck (from time to time) is as sure as the sun will come up in the morning. I’ll get into why I think I got … Continue reading
Posted in Adversity, anxiety, Attitude, Change, choice, Emotions, Endurance, grieving, Growth, Hope, journaling, learning, Opportunity, Optimism, Perspective, purpose, self-awareness, suffering, Transition
Tagged adversity, anxiety, attitude, change, emotions, endurance, grief cycle, hope, journaling, learning, meaning, purpose, recovery, suffering
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The Key to Living Life NOW
Do not look back and grieve over the past, for it is gone; and do not be troubled about the future, for it has yet to come. Live in the present, and make it so beautiful that it will be … Continue reading
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A Physics Lesson to Change Your Life
One thing I’ve come to appreciate is the power of outside people and energy who keep me going and growing. Whether you’re in recovery or simply trying to keep from going backwards in life, outsiders are essential for growth. The … Continue reading
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