Pebbles or Diamonds Aug 08, 2022

I was teaching a workshop Friday morning on Leadership, which included the topics of priorities, self-discipline and creative problem solving. 

In the problem solving section, I mentioned that we usually look at problems as negative and anxiety producing.

What if we changed our...

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The Terror Barrier Jul 25, 2022

"If you want something in life that you've never had, you're going to have to do something you've never done."

--JD Houston

 

How many times have you been asked to do something you've never done before?  I know that stepping out of our comfort zone can be...well...terrifying. Okay,...

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Creative Problem Solving Jul 13, 2022

"Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.''

--John Adams


I guess this all depends on the way we look at the problem. Problems are normally viewed as negative, but if we change our attitudes and view problems as possibilities and/or opportunities, everything changes. If we can weaken...

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Where's Your Happy Place? Jul 11, 2022

𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄𝐋 : 𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐀𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐇...

 

This is so true, isn't it? Our enemy is attempting to wear us out. When we think on all of the things that are going on in our world today, it can erode our joy, our hope, and even...

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Strongholds--Are They Good or Bad...or Both? Jun 28, 2022

Standing on the defensive indicates insufficient strength; attacking, a superabundance of strength.”
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2022 Almost Gone--Are You Reaching Your Goals? Jun 09, 2022

And all of a sudden, it's the second week in June! What the heck happened to the first half of this year?  Summer's here, although you wouldn't know it with the current eastside Washington state weather. However, distractions abound. 

I find it very easy to go to Mac's Nursery and get...

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Waiting For A Tow Truck May 31, 2022

"When I can't control the circumstances, I can control my attitude."

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Today Matters May 26, 2022

Last night, I was talking to my forever best girlfriend, Darcy. We have known each other since before I sobered up--more than 30 years. It's been 6 months (seems like forever) since we've been together and it made me think of our last visit...

We shared many great memories and yet, there were many...

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