Category Archives: Proactive

More Joy in the World

Posted on July 5, 2020 by

“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 →

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Lessons learned From Living Through a Pandemic

Posted on May 2, 2020 by

“Life has got all those twists and turns. You’ve got to hold on tight and off you go.” – Nicole Kidman When I wrote the previous blog post, we were at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Now we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad days, Challenges, Comfort, Encouragement, Healthy living, Proactive, Running, self-care | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

Time for a Pep Talk

Posted on March 15, 2020 by

“You don’t need anyone else to empower you; you can empower yourself. Whether it’s a pep talk or putting on a good shade of lipstick, whatever you need to do, do it, but be yourself.” – Ayesha Curry Last Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Posted on January 2, 2020 by

“It’s better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret.” – Jackie Joyner-Kersee I’ve started a blog post on another topic, but this time of year, I feel compelled to write about the New Year. In this … Continue reading →

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A Change of Seasons

Posted on October 4, 2019 by

“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 →

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Listening for Inspiration

Posted on June 21, 2019 by

“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 →

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Motivation for Reaching Goals

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

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 , , , | 8 Comments

Lead Your Own Life

Posted on July 31, 2018 by

“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 →

Posted in Challenges, Intentional Living, Leading Ourselves, personal leadership, Proactive, self-care | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Chasing Our Dreams

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

“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 →

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My Way

Posted on February 27, 2018 by

“I know what’s best for me, and I want to do things my way. So, now I listen to my inner voice and my heart – and that’s how I make my decisions.” – Nina Hagen It happened again. I … Continue reading →

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