Have you ever had an experience that turned out different from what you expected or wanted? What do you do when something, especially something important, does not go as planned? I have a tendency to become unhappy when things do…
Archives for July 2019
The Hidden Blessings in Slowing Down
I’ve been moving a bit slower this past year. Nothing serious. Just some fatigue and minor physical issues. And though it has often times been discouraging I have discovered hidden blessings. I have become more deliberate and intentional in how…
The Real Purpose of Goals: And it’s not what you may think
I recently read an inspiring book my son gave me called The Miracle Equation by Hal Elrod. He reminded me of something that I had forgotten: the real purpose of setting goals. Hal Elrod writes, “Reaching a goal, as in…
What if…?
“What if” are simple words that seem to introduce feelings of concern or worry. Why is that? What if it brought about the exact opposite emotion? Say, excitement or courage? I was recently asked by Carolyn Cooper, the founder of…
Independence Day
On July 4th we commemorate the Declaration of Independence here in the United States. It’s a time of remembering, appreciating and celebrating that this country was made free and independent of outside rule. Referring to the founding fathers, Ezra Taft…
