You find peace and comfort from finding your place in the world, in life, and even online. Too often we are the round peg trying to fit into the square slot. We were told to go there or to take a certain action and it never quite felt right. You are not made like everyone […]
Exopsing the Truth of Social Media Numbers Several years ago, an agent speaking at a writers conference said we needed to have a significant following on social media before we would get the attention of publishers. I challenged him to give me a number, but he had met me. He said he knew better than […]
Listen to the #GrowingHOPE broadcast. Investing in Relationships Reaching out and investing in others takes up precious resources. If we have been hurt, then we want to reach out even less – in part to avoid the repeat of the pain. Everything worth doing and worth being has a foundation in relationships. If you want […]
Thought of the Day, April 11, 2017 Social media is designed to be SOCIAL – they even put it in the name. “How do I sale on social media?” When I’m speaking at events this question always comes up. I’ve not only heard the question dozens of times, I have been guilty of asking it […]
This morning I woke up, shook my head, and was ready to face the day. That’s saying a LOT. Most days I have to negotiate with my hair about what we can and cannot do – especially when the weather is wacky. My hair is simple – curly and bit and lots of it. Cutting […]
The inspiration that I invest in today will determine the direction of my tomorrow Gathering inspiration provides the fuel I need to reach my place of bold living and success. Without a steady flow of inspiration and hope, my momentum slows – or worse, it stops altogether. Finding a trio of encouragers has allowed me […]
Luke 14:26 declares that I should walk away from my family relationship . . . or does it? If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.” Jesus said that in order […]
Etiquette – a fading art that helped others feel more comfortable in their environment. [tweetthis]Defining etiquette – a fading art that allowed others to feel more comfortable in their environment[/tweetthis] The other night I received a phone call after 10 pm – well after the entire family had already shut down for the night. The […]
I invested my weekend in making connections and growing some existing connections into fledgling relationships. I take that back. I invested part of my weekend in doing those things and the rest of my weekend was offered up to Netflix. So I did okay with my weekend investments, but I know I can do better. […]
My husband hit a bad spot – and that mean bouts of frustration, anger, and depression (sometimes he even had rough days). When my husband is in a bad place, it puts me in a bad place. Despite my rainbows and lollipops persona, I am often directed by the attitudes around me. That leading me […]
