The past few weeks in our Why Not YOU?! Series, we’ve been talking about overcoming obstacles to reach your dreams and learning from others that have stepped out past those fears. Fast forward one year. What is that dream that you’d be ecstatic if you achieved it!? What is it!? I bet you came up with something as soon as you read that sentence. So why not go for it? Why not YOU?! Why watch other people pursue their dreams and achieve what you wish you could have, when you know Continue Reading
You are NOT Broken!
It's a habit. Throughout the night, I wake up, fiddle with my ipod, select a podcast, stick my earphones in, and set the timer for 15 minutes - hoping that I will fall asleep before the talking stops. One night, listening through my earphones, the simple phrase, “You are not broken,” took me by surprise. Instead of lulling me to sleep it woke me! The sheer thought of ME, not being broken, shocked me. Wait a minute???! I thought we were all broken?! Honestly, I Continue Reading
True Generosity
Let’s talk about generosity. Who is the most generous person you know? Perhaps the first person you thought of was a philanthropist of sorts – someone who contributes money to those in need. But I’m guessing the people that you truly admire are those that are more generous with their time, compliments, friendship, and respect. I have a friend that can find a hidden strength in every one she meets. I admire that! Continue Reading
Listen….
How are you at staying in the moment? Me? Oh, I’m extremely future oriented so I have a bit of a struggle resting my mind to focus on what's right in front of me. But you know what I’ve discovered? When I set my mind on what is happening right now…it’s pretty spectacular. Stop. Listen. Did you hear sounds you wouldn’t have otherwise stopped to hear? Outside my window a bird is cooing and in the quietness, I heard the soft humming of my computer. Even the keys clicking sounds like a fun Continue Reading