When I use “just” in a sentence that starts with “Can I just say this one thing?”, what I am hoping to do is to downplay and to a big extent, hide, what is coming next. You hear the words “just… and one thing”, and you could fairly expect that what will follow will be … Continue reading “Just”
You, wonderful YOU
Do you want to be like the person you most admire?Maybe someone successful or famous or both?Do you think you would be better if you were more like them?That you would have more value if you had their skills/talents/success? Here’s what author Peter Michaels says in Enough: unlock a life of abundance starting right where … Continue reading You, wonderful YOU
The Joy of S…….
In 2020, I joined Toastmasters. I was inspired by the story of a friend who shared how she had to give a speech at a work conference and afterward, felt so bad that she vowed she would never, ever do “that” again. And then she thought some more… “what if I could learn to speak?” … Continue reading The Joy of S…….
Weed/s
In her beautiful poem about weeds titled, Enough of me, author Jacqueline Davis has not only changed how I see weeds but has inspired me through them. She writes: “Cars ride over me.Feet trample me.And you can’t imagine what dogs do to me.” As I read that I thought of trolls and discouragers, especially the … Continue reading Weed/s
What the world Deedes now…
Searching for meaning and purpose can feel like chasing a rabbit’s tail, something ahead of us, just out of reach. We might think it will come from a bigger house, a prestigious job title, or some other measure-able view-able. In the book, Enough: Unlock a life of abundance starting right where you are, author Jeremy … Continue reading What the world Deedes now…
Same again, please
At my local café, they did a risotto Verde with caramelized walnuts and ricotta cheese that I adored. I would order it every time. I’m sure there were other dishes on their menu worthy of my attention, but I only had eyes for the risotto. My partner would encourage me to try something else and … Continue reading Same again, please
… a way to [L]earn a living
Here’s a helpful way to reframe working for someone else. Where else can you get hands-on experience in an industry?Where you are immersed in their operations, procedures, and policies?Where you are privy to their valuable and hard-worked-for IP?Where you gain insight and knowledge from people with years of relevant trade/industry experience? Without paying a cent.And … Continue reading … a way to [L]earn a living
Mind bashing body
My Dad shared this revelation with me this week, and I think it is so important. The mind used to keep us safe. It would tell us when to run and when to hide. It would help us find shelter and food but those aren’t things, we generally have to worry about now, so the … Continue reading Mind bashing body
Double portion
Each of you must make up your own mind about how much to give. But don’t feel sorry that you must give and don’t feel that you are forced to give. God loves people who love to give. 2 Corinthians 9:7 CEV Serving is giving. Your skills. Your effort. Your time. Are you are cheerful … Continue reading Double portion
“I turn myself off by…”
In an interview with Krista Tippett on the On Being podcast, psychotherapist Esther Perel talked about what gets in the way of desire. She said: “So the question I ask, sometimes, is: “I turn myself off by …” or “I turn myself off when …” My answer: I turn myself off when…. I worry about … Continue reading “I turn myself off by…”
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