The goal ahead. So far away. Keep going. Keep going. Diffusing the mind games step by step. When there is nothing left to give, no more energy to push into steps. Stop. Only to realize the goal is behind now.... Read More
This is one of my favorite lines from a striking Mary Oliver poem within She Walks in Beauty. You can download this one wild and precious reminder as a small poster or as a printable card. ... Read More
Major thoroughfare closed. Bumper to bumper. Cars all in a row. Frustrated people. Everywhere. Commutes delayed. Schedules reprioritized. A change of plans to zip through the back farm market roads nearby. Go. Go. Go. Buildings disappear, replaced with open pastures... Read More
I broke out in chorus during a meeting with team members. I couldn’t help it. You just might, too, after hearing Aretha Franklin’s version of Accentuate the Positive. The music is cool, and the lyrics are wise. I hope you’re... Read More
Choice after choice after choice. Even when faced with the exact same choices every day, sometimes making the “right” choice is difficult. It’s typically a battle of instant gratification versus delayed gratification. Whether it’s whether or not I will exercise,... Read More
Our lives have fragrances to them – both literally and figuratively. Few elements in life have fragrances at normal circumstances. It’s only by crushing or by heating that the fragrances are released. What happens in your crushing or heated moments?... Read More
The best moment to ask for a letter of recommendation or supportive email from a leader or perhaps a shining telephone call about your service from a vendor to your director is right at the “thank you moment.” You did... Read More
If at first you don’t succeed, well… Easy enough to say. Maybe you know someone who could use a little pick-me-up card to remind him/her to try again. Or again. Or yet again. Here’s a quick download to help you... Read More