The Industrial Revolution of Human Productivity We’ve become a society that resembles a humanized version of the industrial revolution. It’s as if humans of all ages compete in some unspoken production of quotas. Be more. Do more. Produce. Multi-task. Track your steps. Track your progress. I see stupid amounts of money wasted on gym memberships…
I keep paper near me when I watch films so I can jot down the powerful, inspirational movie quotes I want to remember. The following are some of my favorites. Although I didn’t attribute the writers or movies, please know, whoever you are, that these one-liners inspire me. Keep producing your light in a sometimes-dark…
Why Do I Act That Way? In her book, Daily Decrees for Family Blessing and Breakthrough, author Brenda Kunneman gave me a new approach to how I show up for life. She wrote about the importance of declaring increases of provision in all aspects of life. Kunneman included provisions such as health, wise decisions, and…
My close friends gathered for our annual Chocolate Chat. We bring something infused with chocolate and enjoy animated discussions about which word we chose that year as a springboard for inner development. Thanks to my friends who allowed me to print pieces of their insight from our 2024-2025 Chocolate Chat: FOCUS: “I need clarity. The…
“Beyond the call of duty. Beneath the surface of fear” “Value of honor, courage, commitment” “First to fight. Last to surrender” “United by courage. Forged by commitment.” “Earned, never given.” The Marine corps founded their mission around these core values. My brother served in the Marine Corps during Somalia in the 90’s. I admire how…
Note: These life coaching clients agreed to use parts of their sessions with the hope that others can learn from their trials. I have a husband-wife client who struggles to agree on their process of spiritual growth. Both have resolved to develop stronger trust in God and less reliance on themselves. Over time, rather than…
Sleet. Snow. Ice. The perfect storm for East Tennessee to panic and dash to the grocery. I sometimes wonder if chicken, dairy, and grain farmers have an alliance with weather reporters. Case in point. Last week, meteorologists predicted snow by day and freezing rain by night. With our curvy hilly terrain, ice can shut us…
I walked in the predawn darkness and heard the morning commute noises on the highway in the distance. The drivers weren’t aware of me, and I couldn’t see them, but I knew they were present. We were travelers, but unaware of each other. Coming and going. Present, but not always visible. An unseen awareness. Our…
Between Christmas and New Year’s, I review a few of my journals. I discovered wisdom, collected from many conversations. Here are some of my favorites: “To regain focus, I ask myself, ‘If I had to start over with only one person, one possession and one purpose, what would that be?’” “When I’m tempted to whine,…
I was recently hired to be part of the opening team for a never-seen-before vision. This organization’s launch is enormous, and most people have been extremely appreciative of the sweat equity. Like anything new, not everyone is receptive or complimentary. New staff. New leaders. New procedures. New concept. New everything. One teammate described this adventure…