There is so much FREEDOM when you can truly understand and say to yourself (about someone else) “Their thoughts are not my responsibility.” Take that in 🤯 “Their thoughts are not MY responsibility.” It’s not up to you what they think…or feelor sayor door chooseor….. …
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Repeat after me – a prayer for fresh perspective
Repeat after me if you need a fresh perspective! Heavenly Father, Your ways are higher than our ways, and Your thoughts higher than our thoughts. You have gifted me with another day of life, and I’m so grateful to get to partner with You, The …
If there’s someone on your heart and mind, reach out to them
If there’s someone on your heart and mind (and it brings a warmth to your heart, or a sense of curiosity), reach out to them. ➕ Even if it’s been awhile.➕ Even if you’re not totally sure what to say.➕ Even if you feel a …
If I do this, then……
For years I was caught in the trap of “if I invest in this program / coach / thing, then __________ in my life will change.” And, while I’m still a HUGE believer in investing in programs / coaches / etc. to help with growth, …
This one goes out to all my friends in recovery
🙌 This one goes out to all my friends in recovery 🎉 I recently had the opportunity to serve at a ministry night for our church’s world-class recovery program, and I found myself incredibly blessed because of it! 💥 There’s something so potent about the …
Brought to Tears
I had a moment this morning where I was brought to tears. Now, I’m no stranger to crying and experiencing emotions, so it’s not like the tears were particularly surprising, but *what* brought me to tears caught me a bit by surprise. It really hit …
We all have filters. What’s yours?
This is one picture, yet it can paint a thousand different stories, depending on who’s looking at it. 😎 A chiropractor may notice the tilted posture (and the shoes)😎 A fashionista may notice the outfit (and also the shoes, but for a different reason than …
Do you hear what I hear?
“You picking up what I’m putting down?”“Do you follow my drift?”“Are you with me?” There are so many ways to ask if someone is tracking with what you’re sharing with them (a great sign of successful communication is checking in and verifying that you are, …
A food journal – but for your thought life
New Concept = A food journal – but for your thought life. Deny it all you want, but it’s been proven time and time again that (when actually used, recorded, and shared) food journals are really effective at helping people shift eating habits, and therefore …
A Case for Grace
Growth and Grace ??? God gave me this name back in 2016, and it’s been an ever-expanding foundation of how I live my life, with grace being especially front and center for me lately. Growth wasn’t a concept I was actively aware of and seeking …