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17 Feb

Hope for the Sidetracked Heart

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Sidetracked or Sincere?
This week’s post also appears on neitherheightnordepth.com, where I am a guest writer on Jelise Ballon’s blog. Thanks Jelise! As Ryan left out the front door he said, “Mom, I’ll be right back.” I smiled as my son did his routine chore of taking the trash to the curb. But...
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03 Feb

The Maximum Impact Series,1 of 3

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The Maximum Impact Series
Making Maximum Impact February is a short month but it’s packed with significance. This month we observe President’s Day, Black History, and Valentine’s Day. The focus on leadership, legacy, and love inspires me because they share a common thread. They each determine the impact we have on others. There is...
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13 Jan

It’s a stretch!

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I wrestled with the title of this week’s post. But as I’ve gone about my daily routine stretching has been a constant theme. Here are a few examples. Over the holidays, I took a break from my usual workout. As I resumed my fitness activities, the need to stretch was...
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06 Jan

The Power of a Pre-decision

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Happy New Year!  2015 is here and depending on your celebration, it came with a ball drop, cork pop, praise, or deep reflection.  One very common tradition involves making resolutions.  Do you have any?  We may choose to write them down or tell them to family or friends.  In either...
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30 Dec

The Beauty of Almost

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Affirmation
I’ve almost done many things. I almost kept my patience while waiting in traffic the other day. I almost met my goal of avoiding last-minute shopping. And I almost didn’t write a blog post this week. In each case I debated an alternate solution in my mind. While stuck in...
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28 Oct

The gaps in our potential

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Affirmation
Promising. It’s the word that comes to mind when we sense the potential of a person, an opportunity, or a place. The promise lies in the possibility that with a few wise steps, proper timing, or some elbow grease the diamond in the rough can become a dazzling gem. But...
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14 Oct

What are you waiting for?

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Waiting is woven through the fabric of our lives. We wait for traffic lights to change, wait in line at our favorite eateries, and wait for the weekend to begin. However, at some point our waiting becomes uniquely tied to the issues of our lives. We wait for things to...
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08 Sep

A willingness to try new things

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All Things New,  Uncategorized
I’m a creature of habit. I love routine and a sense of what each day will look like. However, last week I celebrated another birthday and I realized how much more I am embracing, dare I say — change. Change can drum up feelings of dread if we look at...
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