Category: Motivation
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A Clear Path Forward
At times it’s not easy to know what you want in life. Maybe you haven’t tried enough things to have a good idea of your wants, or have served others for so long that you have lost part of yourself, or maybe you get bogged down in all of the options. Regardless, we all have a mission… Read more
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Super “Bowl”
Today is the day that the majority of Americans participate in consuming a few thousand calories of junk food during one of the most popular sports games in the country. This a completely acceptable practice for our culture and it’s expected that if you are throwing a Super Bowl party, you will load your friends… Read more
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Uncertainty in Life
Plans are great to have. They lay out where you want to be in X number of days, months or years and lets you set your sights on goals. When you set your sights out for your ideal future, remember to factor in uncertainty. I’ve heard it said that life is like a roller coaster ride filled with… Read more
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They Can’t All Be Zingers
This has been a rough day for me. I have been feeling tired and have felt unrested this evening. I started my day with lots of energy, but I lost steam as the day went on. I have to give myself grace today and realize that it’s okay to rest. Not only is it okay, it should be prescribed. Despite… Read more
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New Energy
Since it is Monday today, I wanted to remind you that today is a great day to approach your life with new energy. Whatever you were hung up on last week or even last month, you can release it and move into a new perspective this week. You know what is important to you. Look at those… Read more
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A Gentle Reminder
I just got back from a trip with my wife today and we had a “default back to comfort” moment this evening because we wanted things to be easy. Instead of shopping and cooking, we went out to eat. This isn’t really a big deal, but instead of looking for something healthy to eat, I ate like… Read more
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What Are You Feeding Yourself?
Today I want to challenge what you are bringing into your life. Without thinking much about it, you know what is good for you and what is not. If you are eating unhealthily, you know that you feel sluggish and miserable afterward. If you are telling yourself mean and hateful things, you go into longer feelings of sadness… Read more
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Your Next Move
Up until now, you might have felt that things haven’t gone your way in general. Sure, there have been times of great happiness and fulfillment, but in the end, you have found a way back to unfulfillment. Maybe it is a mystery why you would fall back to this existence over and over…. I can… Read more
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Avoidance -> Clutter
Random topic today: clutter. Too much clutter can really wear you down if you let it build up. Do you have a pile of junk sitting in your house, garage, yard, or car that you have been ignoring? Or maybe this is mental clutter or a to do list that you are ignoring? It may feel overwhelming… Read more
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Self Care
This is a gentle reminder that now is a great time to take a break from your responsibilities and do something for yourself. I know that you carry a ton of weight on your shoulders. Some of that is self-imposed, some is part of your duty. You can, however, pause for a bit and relax. Here are some suggestions… Read more