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Whose Directions Are You Following?
I don’t know about you, but I lost count of the number of times I’ve taken a wrong turn, gone down the wrong road or been completely lost. Seems getting lost is quite the common occurrence. Yet many wanders find themselves so overwhelmed or embarrassed, they never locate their desired destination. While those willing to…
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My Scary Silence Turns to Sweet Slumber
My first night in the DreamBigBus, snuggly nestled in a well-lit 24-hour Walmart parking lot was terrifying. I was the most frightened I’ve been in recent years, that I could remember. Curled up in the fetal position, on the fold down sofa, I was rocked while physically shaking. Countless questions running through my mind. …
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A Second Sunday of Silence Speaks Volumes
After such an amazing first Sunday of Silence, I eagerly dove into week 2. And I enthusiastically drove to Kalamazoo, MI to participate in a facilitated Day of Sanctuary (1-day Silent Retreat). Yes, I thought to myself, another day of tuning out unnecessary voices and turning up the volume of my Creator. I was earnestly…
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From Silent Retreat to Sunday Silence Vow
What did I discover during my 3-day and 3-night retreat of silence? First thing I noticed were the multitude of useless things rolling around in my head. Voices from the past, present and future. Hope of the unseen coupled with anxiety of the unknown. Thoughts and ideas, fears and doubts. Opinions of others and my…
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Are You Growing Your Faith?
Do you know how to listen and hear your inner voice? The promptings of God’s guidance? I call my sovereign deity God. You may call Him the Divine, the Universe, Spirit, Goddess, or Buddha. Simply use your term of endearment to access this message. Now, where were we? Awww yes, sometimes the inner voice will prompt…
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What would you do if you knew you would not fail?
This is my question to you for 2017. You see, I have found that my life’s greatest moments and memories were always preceded by facing my biggest fears. There’s a saying that goes… Whatever doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. And fear is not real. Fear is your gift. You would not need courage…
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Why I stopped networking!
One point I often mention when speaking, is that I lost 2 decades of my life caring what other people thought about me. And unfortunately, I am not alone in this loss. This inclination for wanting to be liked, affirmed and validated is natural to everyone. From a very early age, we are raised to…
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Did you jump out of bed today?
So, did you jump out of bed today? If you responded yes and bounce of your bed daily…I’d love to hear what makes your steps spring and your soul sing! If you answered no, it’s actually the more common response. And, if you are interested in putting some spring in your step and a song…
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A Clearly Defined Purpose
Do you recall the passion and feelings of falling in love? Remember how you felt falling in love? When you were learning about them, watching them, being with them, seeing their smile…just hearing their voice! PASSION…You are 100% fully engaged! People search their entire lives to not just feel passion, but to sustain it. Passion…
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No Matter What!
Did you know failure is only final if you quit? Walt Disney’s first company went bankrupt. Colonel Sanders was told no 1,009 times, before hearing yes. J.K. Rowlings book Harry Potter, was rejected 12 times before getting published. John Grisham took 3 years to write his first book. Which was…
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