Several years ago, I experienced a painful situation that demanded change. An important person in my life asked me to modify some behaviors damaging our relationship. Although surprised and hurt, I had a choice to make. Do I listen with an open heart and address…
In Colorado, deep valleys reside between majestic high peaks that rise to more than 14,000 feet. The anticipation of spectacular views motivates hikers to tolerate the lower elevation valleys and strenuous terrain as they journey up to a mountain summit. The destination is definitely worth…
According to a study at the University of Arizona in 2007 (Dr. Matthias Mehls), the average person speaks about 16,000 words a day. That is a significant number of words, even for a talkative person like me! With so many words spoken daily, the quality…
Have you always wanted to live from the heart? It’s that place deep down inside that represents the true you. For me, my heart represents my spirit. It’s the center of my being. It’s that piece of me that God created uniquely different from everyone else, that…
I discovered through the school of hard knocks is that God WILL fix your mistakes. If you pursue a relationship with Him, He will redeem and restore those parts of you that were lost through poor choices. It’s a process available to each and every one…
Have you ever just stopped in the midst of whatever you are doing and asked yourself “How did I end up here? What do I value about this place?” “Here” could be a million different places, like a job, a company, a volunteer organization, a…
More than 50 years of research has demonstrated that emotional resilience is the KEY to success in life. It is a better indicator of success than your intelligence! Resilient people learn to overcome adversity and find success in the process. Are you a resilient overcomer?…
As I was mowing the lawn, I was amazed to hear a constant buzzing in the apple tree above my head. I stopped and watched the bees moving gracefully, but at a frantic pace, from blossom to blossom gathering nectar and pollinating the tree. Bees…
The truth is – our life is short. What we do with our time really does matter. Personally, I have a new filter – a new decision mechanism for how I will use my time and where I will invest my life. I think it’s…
