Tag: Productivity
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Why Not?
It seems to me, sometimes, that the most important phrase we can hold onto is simply “why not?” It rings true in my life all the time, professionally as well as personally. Now, let me say right off the bat, that “why not” has limits, even for me. There is no “why not” with respect…
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Working It Out
No matter who you are or what you do, life hands you challenges on a regular basis. We face situations that we cannot imagine will have a solution. We look at options that all seem laced with despair. We walk around with our stomachs in knots, unable to sleep, thoughts swirling around the problem that…
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Empty Vessels
They say that you can’t pour from an empty cup but that doesn’t stop many of us from trying to do just that. We push to get things done, to meet our obligations, to take care of others, to create change and so much more. We think that all that is required is determination and…
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Precious Gifts
I would be the first to admit that I have no artistic ability. Oh, I know what I like and I have strong opinions about how I think that things should look but when it comes to creating beautiful objects or art, that is well beyond me. The closest I come to a creative pursuit…
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What Defines Us
If you were asked to define yourself in a single paragraph, what would you say? How would you distill the essence of who you are into a few sentences? This paragraph needs to be more than the simple declarative sentences that begin with “I am,” rather it is a look deeper at what made you…
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Still Fighting the Fight
The news reports today were filled with mentions of Cherie DeVaux, the first woman who has trained horses to win both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont. And, while I would take nothing away from Ms. DeVaux’s accomplishment, I was struck by the incessant emphasis on her gender. I do understand that she is the first…
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Another Day
It was my birthday this week, although I admit it might be hard to know which day it was exactly. I like to turn my celebration into the entire month, blowing out as many candles as I possibly can! I feel the same way about family birthdays, why confine them to just one day a…
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In Myself I Trust
We read a lot and talk a lot about self care. We all know that paying attention to our minds, bodies and souls is important. We know about the importance of exercise and good nutrition and sleep. Whether we do it or not, we know about mindfulness and meditation, journaling and gratitude practices. But there’s…
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Vices
I would hazard a guess that we all have vices. Maybe there are some who think themselves without or above, but, if we really look at ourselves honestly, we have behaviors and choices that we identify as our weaknesses. At least I know that I do. My beloved husband would say that I have one…
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Whispers
I recently listened to someone talk about intuition and instinct. The essence of the message was that our instincts are not just random thoughts but rather ideas, and conclusions, we have reached based on our observations, our experiences and our knowledge. When we listen to our instincts, we are not making a random guess, we…
With a Full Heart 