Unleashing the Power Within

I recently invested in myself by joining Tony Robbins’ inspirational program, ‘Unleash the Power Within.’ Signing up for these events takes some intentional thought, as they can be time-consuming and, let’s face it, expensive!  But I sure made the right decision by enrolling. Tony is a powerhouse of energy and motivation! Though it was a […]

Believing In Me

When life is sailing along smoothly, and everything is going as planned, it’s pretty easy to feel good about ourselves, our surroundings, and our situations. Maybe we even take it for granted (yes, I’ve been there too!). What happens when the rug gets snatched from under your feet? When your world spins out of control, […]

5 Ds and 5 Cs

Life can certainly be challenging, can’t it, my dear friend? Some days leave us feeling beat up, knocked down, and just plain exhausted.  So how are we to overcome those less-than-desirable days? Let’s dig a little deeper. Part 1 How to combat the 5 Ds with the 5 Cs of Christ The strategy of the […]

Are You FINE?

It’s fine … I’m fine … Everything’s fine… We see and hear that everywhere these days. T-shirts, memes, Facebook posts. Even well-meaning friends and family members may gloss right over our true feelings, leaving us to feel the need to say we’re ‘fine.’  But what if we’re really.. not fine?  FINE or Fine? Maybe it’s […]

The Gift of Love

What is the gift of love? What is love? Love:  lŭv – A strong feeling of affection and concern toward another person, as that arising from kinship or close friendship. That’s the definition of Love, according to the American Heritage Dictionary.  How would you define Love? And who comes to mind when you think of […]

Rough Draft

Being Modeled and Groomed Ever feel like you can’t get things well…right? Or just don’t know how to do it? Life your life is a rough draft? I sometimes feel like I am continually being modeled and groomed. Like a continual work in progress, always aiming for the target – but not consistently hitting the […]

Power of a Word

Power of a Word What’s in a word? It’s something we don’t necessarily give frequent thought to, let alone pause and intentionally CHOOSE.  At the beginning of each new year, we tend to be resolution-makers and goal-setters. For many years, that was me too: picking a goal and hoping to have enough steam to keep […]

Recovering From the Holidays

Having trouble recovering from the holidays? Regaining “normal” seems a little bit out of reach? These simple tips will help you regain your equilibrium and be ready for a fantastic 2022! Focus on being present Be openly grateful Schedule some down time with loved ones… or yourself Pray These all work together to help you […]

Merry Marriage: Surviving the Holidays

Tis the Season to be…well.. not always merry, with all the holiday hustle, bustle, and just plain ole stress.  Here are a few tips we’ve come up with for surviving (and even thriving!) during the holidays.  Focus on the small positive moments. They’re there! Take a step back, take a deep breath – then look […]

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