➕Are you good for the conversation?➕Are you willing to stay in a conversation when there’s disagreement?➕Can you handle the heat?➕Can you listen without attacking?➕Can you give them a chance to speak without lashing out?➕Can you hear an argument that appalls you without name calling?➕Can you …
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Past failures are NOT good future filters
Past failures are NOT good future filters. And before you get your panties in a bunch because “there’s no such thing as “failure” just “learning through experience” 🙄” Chill. Failure IS actually a real thing (/ˈfālyər/ noun: lack of success, the omission of expected or …
It’s okay to say “No” to great opportunities to say “Yes” to extraordinary ones
It’s okay to say “No” to great opportunities to say “yes” to extraordinary ones! Now, this doesn’t mean that you get to ditch out and screw people over because an extraordinary opportunity comes around. You still get to communicate and follow-through on your word. How …
You can’t outpace God
✨“What a testimony to how you can’t outpace God.” ✨ she said, right after I shared with her that God consistently gives me so much content to speak on. He’s constantly giving me ideas for books, workshops, blogs, talks, sermons, etc. and I capture them …
You can still host in your home, even if it’s not your dream home
You can still host in your home, even if you’re not living in your dream home, yet, FYI 😉 The proof is in the pudding. I just recently hosted 13 beautiful ladies in my home for my Joy Workshop, and it was COZY 😅 but, …
10 Favorites that can’t be bought
10 of my favorites that can’t be bought Listening to the charming chirping birds, the “caw” of a crow, the awkward “squeal” of a seagull, and the squawking of wild parrots The luxurious first sip of a beautifully hand-crafted latte, with thick, frothy foam, and …
You’re invited to my Friendship Workshop
😃 Had *SUCH* a fun time this weekend, leading a workshop on JOY, which is quite possibly one of my favorite subjects!!! We talked about joy leaks (😱 the blind spots where joy is being stolen) and practical ways you can welcome JOY into your …
It’s not “us” vs. “them”
❌ It’s not “us” vs. “them”❌ It’s not “democrat” vs. “republican”❌ It’s not “pro-life” vs. “pro-choice”❌ It’s not “black” vs. “white”❌ It’s not “guns” vs. “no guns”❌ It’s not “domestic” vs. “foreign” It’s GOOD vs. EVIL. There are horrific things happening in the world, and …
FOMO – What are YOUR experiences?
If all of your experiences are living through other people’s experiences (or wishing you were living their experiences), then what are YOUR experiences? These days, it seems you can hardly go anywhere without seeing mostly everyone looking down at their phones, or holding them up …
Wound Care: Healing from the Inside Out
I’ve been doing a deep dive lately into some inner healing, and among some great resources I’ve been using, I especially want to highlight this book >>> Wound Care: Healing from the Inside Out, by Dana Piper (maiden name = Dana Adams *https://amzn.to/3t0x9jj) 💖 Among …