Your personal brand — what a fancy way to say who you are. Companies are not the only one who build a brand image. We do it too. It’s the face we present when we meet people, at our jobs, on social media, etc. In fact, when a company forms, the company brand is […]
Usually, when we lose ourselves, it’s a gradual drift. We typically don’t even realize that we are getting off our path — until we are way off track — lost. I thank God for the gentle nudges that put me back on the right path. How the Gradual Drift Happens The gradual drift happens […]
Decluttering life is not so easy. My husband, Rob, and I are living with over 28 years of our lives. Until this weekend, our basement looked like it was priming for an episode on the show, Hoarders. It had lots of old stuff, new stuff, and other people’s stuff. It was overwhelming! We decided […]
Watching the sunrise this morning reminded me that hope rises. As I sat in bed watching the sunrise, I thought about where my life was about ten years ago. I was fighting desperately to find something to light a fire in me. I was no longer hearing God, and for the first time, I […]
Sometimes you need to call it quits. I believe in excellence and continuous improvement — you do your best and then do a little better. However, there comes a time where it is okay to call it quits on something. I am a freelance writer for Copy Press. Take the word writer in loose […]
Our intent can sometimes work against us. If we are not conscious, the little booger’s ego can make opportunity quickly sour. I am grateful I take responsibility for my intentions. Intent is a Good Communication Tool One of the things I’ve learned to over the years is to announce my intentions. As parents, aunts, […]
People think that if there is discomfort in purpose and passion there is something wrong. A student posted a question on Quora stating they (not sure of the gender) they are two months from graduating and have no passion to do things including studying. Some of the respondents offered advice like “create a list,” […]
My morning growls are getting harder to control especially Mondays. This makes Mondays a perfect day to remember the power of a hug. The Monday Blues My niece was upset this morning because she could not find her Vaseline, or so I thought. I think it was the trigger that set off her Monday […]
I have 32 hours worth of things to do today I felt so overwhelmed and tired, but just for a moment. I played “De River” by Sanell Dempster and I felt rejuvenated — well my spirit did. My body is still tired but I am smiling and ready to work! Thank you Sanell! My […]
The Tatas are something else I don’t appreciate as much as should. I thank you, Lord, for my girls. I, like many of you, have known too many people with breast cancer, including my sister. When I think of all my friends that have had lumpectomies and mastectomies, I know that I can’t take […]
