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Author Archives: Susan Ekins
A Change of Seasons
“When the seasons shift, even the subtle beginning, the scent of a promised change, I feel something stir inside me. Hopefulness? Gratitude? Openness? Whatever it is, it’s welcome.” – Kristin Armstrong Over the summer, my daughter’s manager asked me to … Continue reading
Listening for Inspiration
“I have seen the healing power of good listening so often that I wonder if you’ve noticed it also. . . . Listening moves us closer, it helps us become more whole, more healthy, more holy.” – Margaret J. Wheatley … Continue reading
Lessons Learned from Running . . . for Life
“Life is for participating, not for spectating.” – Kathrine Switzer This is a different blog post from what I intended to write. Over the past few months, I trained for my third annual half-marathon and faced some challenges. My intention … Continue reading
Posted in Bad days, Challenges, Running, self-improvement
Tagged Challenges, life, Life lessons, Lifestyle
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Developing Good Habits
“Just because you’re struggling with self-discipline doesn’t mean you have to raise the white flag and declare your self-improvement efforts a complete failure. Instead, work to increase the chances that you’ll stick to your healthier habits – even when you … Continue reading
Posted in Discipline, Goals, Healthy living, Inspiration, Motivation, personal leadership
Tagged Blogging, Challenges, Life lessons
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Joie de Vivre in the New Year
“Joie de vivre is an attitude. It’s a decision you make to live a life of joy. It’s an invitation to this dance called life.” – Jamie Cat Callan The holiday season has drawn to a close, having gone by … Continue reading
Posted in Goals, Holidays, Inspiration, positive-thinking
Tagged Inspiration, New Year, personal growth
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Honoring Our Commitments to Ourselves
Last month, two close friends said they’d be singing in a choir event in a few days. Could I go? No, I could not. It was a difficult decision because the only event on my calendar that afternoon was, “Go … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Lifestyle, personal leadership
Tagged Discipline, Goals, Integrity, Leading Ourselves, Self-care
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Motivation for Reaching Goals
Do you ever get in a slump, where your goals seem to go by the wayside? That happened to me recently . . . again. I haven’t been running, I’ve gained a few pounds, and I haven’t been writing except … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Inspiration, Motivation, personal leadership, Proactive, Weight, wellness, Women
Tagged Book review, Books, Lifestyle, Rachel Hollis
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A Place of Comfort
“The path of least resistance has a lot going for it. The comfort zone isn’t where you lose yourself. It’s where you find yourself.” ― Meghan Daum We often talk nowadays about the need to get out of our comfort … Continue reading
Posted in Bad days, Comfort, Leading Ourselves, Nature, self-care, Stress, Uncategorized
Tagged Blogging, life, Life lessons, Nature, personal, personal leadership, self-help
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Lead Your Own Life
“I don’t think we realize just how fast we go until you stop for a minute and realise just how loud and how hectic your life is, and how easily distracted you can get.” ― Meg Ryan The title of … Continue reading
Chasing Our Dreams
“I wish you: Courage to dream. Confidence to chase your dream. Commitment to eagerly achieve the dream.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita Lately, I’ve noticed people who are chasing their dreams, regardless of their age. Some examples: My sister Mary retired from her … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Intentional Living, Proactive
Tagged Inspiration, Intentional Living, Proactive
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