The importance of what we chose to think and behave has been an area that has peaked my interest for many years. Growing up, I struggled with knowing who I really was by allowing any voice to tell me what and who I was. The issue with this is that we allow the good and… Read More The Power You Have Over Your Thoughts And Behaviors
In our lifetime we go through ups, downs and times where life is just ok. We meet people we hit it off with on the first meeting and we have people we dislike in the beginning. I have run across both. Sometimes in the beginning people can be misunderstood and pre-judged. Our own “baggage” can… Read More How To Tell Whether Someone Belongs In Your Life
People believe they are on this golden path to finding themselves and their calling or destiny and sometimes it can lead there or it could lead to a dead end. I don’t believe that you need to go through something terrible in order to learn something. It’s just a harder and longer way to learn.… Read More What It Really Means To Follow The Yellow Brick Road
Do you ever notice how difficult it can be when you first meet someone to know whether they have the potential to be a good friend or if they are just a fan? Knowing a fan versus a friend can give your life direction. We all have roles to play in life. We have people… Read More How To Tell Your Fans From Your Friends
Empathy is defined as “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.” In order to channel empathy we must first lay aside our own agenda and pick up the agenda of the person whose “heels” we are stepping into. This is where is can get uncomfortable and messy. The upside is- it’s all… Read More How To Channel Empathy In Order To Lead Effectively
Make sure, that when you travel you bring someone who you know enjoys similar things and fits your travel expectations😉 Second time in Sarasota, I brought my niece. We are similar in what we enjoy and our personalities mesh well. No fights over what we wanted to do (figured out before hopping on the plane)… Read More Things You Must Do While Visiting Sarasota Florida
“Worry does nothing for you and creates chaos in you.” This was spoken to me back in my Youth for Christ days while in full time youth ministry. Another staff person saw the state of my anxiety and spoke truth to me on it. First step in recieving help, is to recognize that you are… Read More 5 Ways To Decrease Your Anxiety
My goal for this post is for you to gain insight into why it’s essential that we know why our words matter and how we can make the best use of them. As an amazing result, we get to flourish. Let’s start from the beginning. Some of you may not agree with me on what… Read More Why Your Words Matter & How To Use Them To Flourish
Anyone else find the holidays repetitive every year? It’s not exactly a bad thing. Tradition can be a good thing. It can be personable and a sweet way of connecting to our family. What I struggle with is- when tradition doesn’t move family or friends forward. I wonder sometimes, why are we doing this? Why… Read More Why We Stick To Holiday Traditions (and the effect it can have on us)
 #1: Power and purposeful giving meets the needs of people Giving with power and purpose can be a wonderful adventure, if our focus is on giving what is available and has thought behind it. Each one of us has tremendous influence and potential to transform lives. Being practical, creative and personal is essential when we… Read More 3 Reasons Why We Give With Power And Purpose