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Something a Little Different… You may notice something different about this post if you’re a frequent visitor and reader. And there are two reasons for that… One thing you may not know about Christina is that she is no fan of technology. She is quite literally a pen and paper personality. In fact, her blog…
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…