I thought it was just me. I thought I was part of an elite few holding this distinction of being maybe a little motivationally challenged. I thought I was the only one who needed a nudge and some guidance on not only getting those daily, annoying tasks done, but also on those larger goals and […]
You’ve Set Sail! Now What? Motivation, Part 4 Read More »
Last week was our 34th wedding anniversary. For 38 years we have been harassing each other in some way or another. We were just teenagers when we fell in love: we started out as seedlings and have grown up together. I took some time each day last week to reflect on why I kinda like […]
Intertwined in the Rock That Will Never Let Go Read More »
The last couple of weeks, I talked about how motivation follows action, and that we must begin actually doing something, even if it is super small or imperfect, in order to get started. Most people (except for me) have mastered those mundane tasks that I used as examples, and maybe the articles seemed a bit
Get Out of Your Rut, or Do the Big Thing: Motivation, part 3 Read More »
Last week, I wrote about how motivation very seldom comes from out of the blue. Once in a while, something flips inside your head and gives you that burst to work towards your goals, but I don’t think that happens instantly very often like that. The key I talked about last week was: Motivation follows
Motivation, Part 2: How to Step Out the Front Door Read More »
If you know, you know. If you are like me, these next two posts are going to resonate with you in a sad and sickening, but true, way. But if you are not like me: first, thank the Lord. But then, realize that you are going to be yelling at your screen as you read
The Chair That Could Fold Laundry All By Itself: Motivation, Part 1 Read More »
I’ve spent some time thinking about this phenomenon of art, creativity, and curiosity. Why do we love to make things? Why do I like to paint? Why do people like to produce and create things like art, music, craft, and literature? Why do we spend so much time studying the mysteries of the universe, exploring […]
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Just Keep Swimming! A fun thing to try is to consider your favorite characters from movies or literature and think about what makes them resonate with you. This entertaining exercise might reveal to you a little more about yourself. What things make you laugh or cry? What values does that character reflect that attract you?
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It’s time again for another extra special treat! Enjoy this piece from a very special guest writer who is kinda close to my heart. Riches A cup of coffee that tastes just right A baby’s cuddle in the night A much needed encouraging word from a friend A job seen through from beginning to
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In our Last Episode, we watched as four everyday people had encounters with a Weird Thing that changed them into superheroes. We met: Cordelia: mild mannered librarian by day, but, when someone needs encouragement, she becomes THE QUILL! Henrietta: mom, wife, great friend turned Warrior of the Truth; she is VERITAS! Siegfried: a regular Gen
Superheroes, Episode 2 Read More »
This is a story about superheroes. Usually a superhero has some sort of back story: a regular, everyday person has a random encounter with something like radiation or electricity or a Space Age Polymer, and then, BAM! John becomes Super-Sonic-Plant Man or Brayden turns into Furry-Skeleton-Dog-Tail Boy! They have to then navigate life now that
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