Happy Easter! Today's message begins with scripture which eloquently introduces this week's topic. Where in the world is spring? If I had a dollar for every time I have heard someone (or myself for that matter) make this remark in March I could make a really fun and fancy purchase. Here in Nebraska this winter [...]
The Noisiest Silence
USA Today conducted a survey to find out what people fear the most. As I read the list I was astounded by the results. People are afraid of death and flying. Not so shocking. The number three thing people fear the most definitely caught my attention causing me to take pause: silence. As I pondered [...]
It’s a Canine World Out There
I have always held a very special affinity for animals. Being raised on a farm gave me a unique opportunity for exposure to all sorts of animals from a very young age. I can remember being just old enough to climb the ladder into the loft of the barn to seek out the little kittens [...]
Peaks & Valleys
In my opening blog I introduced you to one of the things I love the most in life. Nature. It moves my soul in ways nothing else can. I spent four days last week hiking the magical, mystical area of Moab, UT. Immediately upon arriving I knew the area would be the inspiration for my [...]
Armorless
Connection. One of the core human desires to a positive life experience is the ability to connect with others. The Harvard Study of Adult Development as shared by Robert Waldinger tracked the lives of 724 men for 78 years. The study revealed four main factors for happiness. One of the factors is that good relationships [...]
Priority Check
Have you ever woke up one morning to begin your week on a Monday and the next thing you know you blinked only to discover it was Friday evening already? Along the way you may have given the bird to the person driving so slowly you couldn’t make it to work on time, discovered you [...]
It’s All About The Start
Last fall I set a goal to not only run my first half marathon in 11 years but also to set a new personal record. Needless to say prepping for a half takes a lot of time and energy. Due to also participating in the Market to Market relay, my training program was extended to [...]
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall…
Life never disappoints. When we set our sights on making some refinements in ourselves the universe obliges in giving us ample opportunities to test us or to develop those new skills. I had no intention of revisiting the topic of proactive vs reactive, but real life experiences from this past week makes it feel relevant. [...]
Crash Course
Back in 2005 I had a delightful girls’ night out at a Kenny Chesney concert. The next day, I was feeling the after effects of a late night and a long day’s work. I chose to go home after work for a nap rather than taking my normal route to the gym. I had no [...]
Turtle Shells
There I was one bright, beautiful spring day. I was packed up and ready to depart a federal training facility with a month’s worth of my possessions. Of course being the girl that I am I needed a very large piece of luggage and an additional carry-on to get all of my personal possessions home. [...]