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Category Archives: Inspiration
Reentry
“I think we’re coming to the end of an adrenaline-fueled crisis and we’re going to have to find a way to settle into this rhythm. . . .We’re trying to find our footing in a new normal.” – Brene Brown … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Encouragement, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Proactive, self-care
Tagged Blogging, Life lessons
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More Joy in the World
“My hope is that you will harness your education, your creativity and your valor, your voice, your vote — reflecting on all that you’ve witnessed and hungered for, all that you know to be true — and use it to … Continue reading
Posted in Challenges, Inspiration, Integrity, Making a Difference, Proactive, Stress
Tagged Blogging, Challenges, life, Life lessons, Lifestyle
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Thriving . . . Not Just Surviving: Rachell Kitchen
“You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.” – Brené Brown Rachell Kitchen has faced significant trauma in her life, more than most people. She has not only … Continue reading
Posted in Bad days, Body, mind, spirit, Challenges, Empowerment, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Leading Ourselves, personal leadership, Running
Tagged Blogging, life, Life lessons, Lifestyle, Motivation, personal, spiritual, Women
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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
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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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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Aging Gracefully
“You have to truly grasp that everybody ages. Everybody dies. There is no turning back the clock. So the question in life becomes: What are you going to do while you’re here?” – Goldie Hawn My family ran our annual … Continue reading
Posted in exercise, Healthy living, Inspiration, Proactive, Running
Tagged exercise, Healthy-living, Inspiration, Proactive, running
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