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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
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
Needing to Focus
“Listen for the call of your destiny, and when it comes, release your plans and follow.” ― Mollie Marti The end of summer always makes me feel restless. I ask myself what do I want to do this fall? Some … Continue reading
Making the Commitment
“Commitment fuels action. Get clear about what you want to do and why you want to do it. Take action. Your time is now!” – Julie Connor, author We are past the midpoint of 2014. How are you doing on … Continue reading
Posted in Empowerment, Healthy living, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, personal leadership, Proactive, self-care, Weight
Tagged Empowerment, Healthy-living, Inspiration, Intentional Living, Leading Ourselves, Motivation, personal leadership, Proactive, Self-care, Weight
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Are you a Leader in Your Own Life?
“Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes.” – Margaret Wheatley Are you a leader? Google this question and you’ll find articles and quizzes to help you determine the answer. But even if you are not … Continue reading
18 Inspiring Quotes by Women
“Most collectors collect tangibles. As a quotation collector, I collect wisdom, life, invisible beauty, souls alive in ink.” – Terri Guillemets Happy International Women’s Day, which celebrates the achievements of women while pointing out that inequalities still exist. You may … Continue reading
Friends of All Ages
“If we all understood we can learn from both older and younger people, then we’d have a better world.” – Adora Svitak When my friend Tina went through chemotherapy for breast cancer some years ago, her experience deepened the friendship … Continue reading
Posted in Friendship, Inspiration, personal leadership, Proactive, Spiritual, Support
Tagged Friendship, Inspiration, personal leadership, Proactive, spiritual, Support
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Giving Thanks
“Gratitude is the real treasure God wants us to find, because it isn’t the pot of gold but the rainbow that colors our world.”― Richelle E. Goodrich, author This morning I participated in a local Turkey Trot as part of … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Gratitude, Inspiration, positive-thinking, Running
Tagged Attitude, Gratitude, Inspiration, positive-thinking, running
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Leading Our Lives
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” – Mary Oliver I was taken aback when a friend asked if I’m retired. I said, “I’m not doing anything for pay but I … Continue reading
Assessing our Attitudes
“Individuals need to be willing to face truth about their attitudes, behaviors, even what we want out of life.” – Joyce Meyer A friend of mine, Joann, has always had a positive attitude. She volunteered at a nonprofit organization where … Continue reading
Posted in Attitude, Bad days, Encouragement, faith, Gratitude, Inspiration, Job loss, positive-thinking, Proactive, self-care, Self-compassion
Tagged Attitude, Bad days, encouragement, faith, Gratitude, Inspiration, Job loss, positive-thinking, Proactive, Self-care, self-compassion
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