This is not a post about physically outgrowing a fall jacket. It’s a post about life from a year or two ago just no longer feeling like it fits. We’ve all been through a pandemic. We’re all emerging out of it. Some things about our old lives will fit. Some won’t. Maybe we can just […]
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What abundance is up ahead for you?
Sometimes you can see that abundance growing up ahead, but walking that last few yards feels like a country mile. What helps in these situations are three things:1. Remind yourself what’s up ahead and WHY you want it, because maybe you don’t anymore, but if you do, it’s worth continuing to move toward it in […]
All hail Black Friday
All hail Black Friday, the day we finally all agree that it’s OK to play holiday music in public spaces. The controversy ends today. Are you in the “Start Christmas early” camp or on Team “wait until Thanksgiving?” Tell me in the comments!This may be your busiest time of the year, which is why […]
A change in perspective
Where do you notice beauty in your daily life? A painting at home? You in your favorite outfit? The elegance of a well-designed aisle at Target? My favorite artwork is the sky.I’m in rural Missouri, at a theatre where I’ve worked many times. I have some favorite people and places that I always visit (you’ll […]
Take a step towards greatness.
In what area of your life are you accepting “fine” when you know you want it to be great?I was in the studio audience last week for a taping of an upcoming episode of “The Mel Robbins Show.” She’s a life coach whose daily talk show launches soon on CBS. She believes deeply in the […]
Don’t give as a way to avoid taking.
Have you ever found yourself giving as a way to avoid taking?I find that it’s common among entrepreneurs, artists, and ministry professionals. Pretty much all of the people I coach.Taking up space. Taking your turn. Taking a chance. Taking your time. Taking the reins. Taking the high road.Those all sound important, but somehow doing them […]
What’s your favorite part about dinner parties?
I firmly believe the world is a better place when there are more dinner parties. I love dinner parties, and I don’t even cook. For me it’s about a number of other things. Dinner parties are a chance to gather new combinations of people. I love to introduce my friends to one another and witness […]
Planes, trains, automobiles.
Planes, trains, automobiles. I’m traveling in all three today. When we get in any sort of vehicle, we know where we want it to take us. Are you living your life journey as deliberately as your commute? My Spring Jumpstart helps you ask those questions. Where are you currently headed? What do you want your […]
What’s on your current reading list?
What’s on your current reading list? My group coaching clients all committed to read and discuss “Dare to Lead” by Brene Brown. One of them suggested it because it falls well within the topics we discuss during our live video chats twice a month. It turns out that living your calling takes many of the […]