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Author Archives: Susan Ekins
A Tool to Shape A Life
“This pouring thoughts out on paper has relieved me. I feel better and full of confidence and resolution.” – Diet Eman Journaling expert Dawn Herring invited me to write a blog post on life lessons that I’ve gained from journaling. The … Continue reading
Posted in journaling, Motivation, personal leadership, Proactive, Running, self-care, Weight
Tagged journaling, Motivation, personal leadership, Proactive, running, Self-care, Weight
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Choices Matter in the Long Run
“In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.” – Eleanor Roosevelt A few years ago, I signed up for … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, personal leadership, Running
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Finding Beauty Wherever We Are
“Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.” – Ashley Smith … Continue reading
Journaling for Self-Improvement
Whether you’re keeping a journal or writing as a meditation, it’s the same thing. What’s important is you’re having a relationship with your mind. – Natalie Goldberg If you read this blog regularly, you know I talk about my efforts … Continue reading
Race With Me
“Your biggest challenge in a race is yourself.” – Summer Sanders I am standing with the other runners waiting for the 10K race to begin. We are at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois. I’ve got this. I have so … Continue reading
Living with Integrity
“Integrity means that you are the same in public as you are in private.” – Joyce Meyer Recently I realized that if I wanted to have integrity, I needed to watch Season 1 of Downton Abbey. Does that sound strange? … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Goals, Integrity, Running
Tagged Challenges, Goals, Integrity, running
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Making a Sanctuary
“If we could make our house a home, and then make it a sanctuary, I think we could truly find paradise on Earth.” – Alexandra Stoddard I always enjoy the opportunity to tour lovely homes. Every year I go on … Continue reading
Retreating Before Moving Forward
“Women need solitude in order to find again the true essence of themselves.” ― Anne Morrow Lindbergh The New Year has come and gone. I set my resolutions but felt the need for something more. I remembered a dream where … Continue reading
Walking the Talk
“How can you sing of amazing grace and all God’s wonders without using your hands?” – Mahalia Jackson Thanksgiving Day is over in the United States, and we’ve talked about thankfulness a great deal. But do we act grateful? A … Continue reading
Posted in God, Gratitude, Healthy living, personal leadership, Running, Weight
Tagged God, Gratitude, Healthy-living, personal leadership, running, Weight
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Leaving a Legacy: Tina
“So long as the memory of certain beloved friends lives in my heart, I shall say that life is good.” — Helen Keller Every fall, I go to Northern Illinois University’s Homecoming football game. From this, you might guess I … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Making a Difference, Talent
Tagged Friendship, making a difference, Talent
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