The world will slap labels on you all day long and those can easily become your identity. Father. Mother. Wife. Husband. Job doer. Student. Shy. Outgoing. But underneath those worldly layers, who are you really? The answer is worth finding if you want to live your real life…
Read moreThe Incredible Day I Followed My Inner Adventurer
Nia adventurers, Deb (left) and I, ready to embrace the new and unknown.
When you try something new, you get something new. My innner adventurer taught me this and I discovered that the payoff was profound...
Read moreWant to Spice up Your Life? It's Time to Bring Back Excitement!
Banish embarrassment. Ignore uncertainty. There's an adventurer waiting to be freed from your life's schedules and routine. Let her out and you'll remember how amazing a little excitement feels...
Read moreThe Inside Out Church: Lessons From a Stranger
Alred Street Baptist Church, where Church happened without walking in the door.
A "chance" encounter with a stranger brought Church outside, to me, and delivered a powerful lesson for all of us. If you're open to it, you, too, will find yourself attending service when you least expect it....
Read moreHow to Get Through the Things You Hate Doing
We all have those things we hate to do. Cleaning the bathroom. Doing tax prep. Going to the gym. But what if we do the things we hate with love? That's a powerful shift. Let me explain in this Extraordinary Minute...
Read moreEven When Things Look Dead, There is Hope
Sometimes appearances deceive us, leading us to think there is no hope when, in truth...
The Point of it All
This profoundly important question deserves pause. Your answer is your guidepost, an indication of whether you're really living the life you want...
Where to Find True Love
Here's a little departure from the typical spoils of Valentines Day with its foil-clad chocolates and bouquets of flowers. Let's go deeper than the eighteen-billion dollar commercialization of the heart. This one won't cost you a thing, but it is priceless. It is where true love starts....
Read moreUnleash the Power of Your Inner Storm
Beware that the external storms you face don't silence the power of the storm within you. It's there, waiting for you to use it. Being the storm will change your life...
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Read moreNo Planes. No Trains. No Automobiles. Four Stranded Strangers and a Blizzard on The Way
As night fell, I wondered how I'd make it home before the blizzard paralyzed my town for days, making my return impossible. No planes. No trains. No automobiles. Just four strangers united by a common goal: to beat the storm...
Read moreHow to Really Show up for a Friend in Grief
The raw and deep sadness of grief can leave us wondering what to say and how to help someone who has suffered a heartbreaking loss. When you understand what's needed, it's a little easier.....
Read moreA New Approach to the New Year: Every Day Resolutions
Happy New Year, Underdogs! I'm not sure who came up with the idea of creating annual resolutions, but we all know a one-and-done approach rarely works. Here's a better way to really reach those lofty goals you're setting.....
Read moreA Cracked, Worn and Imperfect Christmas, Just as it Should be
We work so hard to make Christmas perfect. We run and rush and decorate and bake ourselves into a frenzy. But my old, worn nativity reminds me Christmas was never meant to be about perfection. Take a breather, just for a minute, and read on.....
Holiday Gifts That Keep On Giving
(Photo used with permission from Mi Esperanza)
As you shop for those you love this Christmas, Hanukkah, holiday season, choose gifts that change lives.
No doubt you'll love the goodies I'm about to show you, but you'll love their lasting impact even more.....
A Guy, His Goat, & Their Mighty Message
Richard Alfaro (right) and his employee, smiling and spreading their happy message one goat at a time.
You know I love positive people with a positive message. But who knew a goat could be part of this wonderful movement of ours? This blue billy and his creator are on a mission to spread an upbeat message you won't want to miss. You're gonna love these guys! Together, they'll inspire you.... and give you some great gift ideas, too.....
Read moreThe Importance of Making Every Day Thanks Giving
A place to count my blessings
Whatever you do, don't let Thanksgiving be a one and done gratitude fest. I've just finished a year long gratitude experiment and science supports my conclusions: daily thanks giving opens us up to an array of benefits. It was also a lifeline during a year that could have easily broken me.....
Read moreWhen the Past Comes Calling
Hold dear old friends.
We figured it had been about seven or eight years since we had seen one another, a long friendship left unattended in the demands of lives that are too fast paced, too hectic. But then he called and asked if he could come and spend time with me. Of course, I said. Of course. Old friendships matter....
Read moreFinding Treasure on Gloomy Days
When our proverbial sky looms large and gray, it can be tough to see anything else out there. But I promise you that good stuff abounds. You just have to be willing to look.....
Read morePause Where You Are.....
We spend much of our time running and going and doing. When we are human doings instead of human beings, we get a lot done, but we miss a lot, too. This Extraordinary Minute video explains what I mean....
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