It was 20 years ago this week when… …I almost died from pneumonia. Yep, that’s right! Many of you who knew me back that far may remember the event, but for those of you who don’t, here is the quick version of the story: I came down with a cold, which after about 10 days,…
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Inspiration
Overwhelmed? Stressed? Use Your “Safe” Thought
Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed by a relentless to-do list that never seems to get shorter? I know I do. I have found that feeling like I can never really get on top of all I have to do can lead to a downward spiral of stress, anxiety and frustration. Feeling such pressure can…
Seeds of Understanding
“When the need for bread is met we discover that we have other hungers, and none so deep as the hunger to be understood.” ~ Elizabeth O’Connor (Originally posted on soulseeds.com
A Garage Full of Nouns
I have been reading Rob Bell’s latest book, “Love Wins”. Enjoying it a lot. Many fresh perspectives. One thing that struck me: There’s nothing wrong with possessions: it’s just that they have value only when we use them, engage them, and enjoy them. They’re nouns that mean something only in conjunction with verbs. That’s why…
How One Little Word Can Change Your Day
Do you ever find yourself looking at your “to-do” list for the day and breathe a heavy sigh due to the enormity of it? I think we all do at times. Most everyone is busy busy busy with the pile of things we need to do. It’s so easy to get overwhelmed. I look at…
Let Your Light Shine
Nelson Mandela still hangs on for dear life while in critical condition at a South African hospital. 94 years old, he was admitted on June 8 due to a chronic lung infection. In continued honor of this great man of peace, I am occasionally posting some of his most famous quotes. Here is one from…
A Miracle-Filled LIfe
Love this! Love the sunflowers, too. It’s good to remember that whenever I feel the glass is half full, there are so many blessings to be thankful for. Every life, including my life, is a gift and a miracle, don’t you think?
Watering Your Dreams
I just love this!! “Always be on the lookout to turn a problem into an opportunity for success.” And for me at times, it starts out with being on the lookout for my own mental attitude. When I find myself preoccupied with worry and fear, I look for ways to reframe the predominant thought and…
20 Feet From Stardom
Last evening, I had the pleasure of seeing the documentary film “20 Feet From Stardom” at the SIFF (Seattle International Film Festival) cinema. It shines a spotlight on the untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the past sixty years. In addition to telling the story of…
29 Ways to Stay Creative
The need to create a simple and educational tool that will help inspire people or motivate them to explore their creativity brought to the forefront. The “29 Ways To Stay Creative” infographic illustrates the creative process and methods to keep a person moving forward and motivated to keep doing more. This humble piece of work…
The longest journey you will ever take is the 18 inches from your head to your heart. —Andrew Bennett
Nelson Mandela Quotes
We keep Nelson Mandela in our thoughts and prayers this week as he battles declining health. Here are some of his timeless quotes…
The Thought Experiment
Do you ever wonder what it would feel like to think differently? Do you ever find yourself feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious? And then you get frustrated for feeling this way most the time? If that is you–and it certainly is me too–let’s try a little experiment.