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I often teach about installing filters in our minds to govern what comes out our mouths. Whether at work or in our personal lives, there are times when we need to filter our thoughts before they become words. This may sound simple; however it requires discipline and a lot of practice. In this two-step process…

Do you believe in coincidence? Ever have certain things just line up the way you hoped they would? Are even the bad things turning out for your benefit? Yesterday was one of those mornings. The alarm clock sounded promptly at 6:00. Instead of hitting the snooze button, I accidentally turned it off. Coincidentally, my husband…

This time of year I like to welcome the warm weather with a little spring cleaning. I do all of the little tasks that I’ve put off for several months, one of which is window cleaning. Cleaning windows is a chore that is so easy for me to ignore because the dirt builds up slowly…

While presenting to a group of ladies the other day, I managed to catch the heel of my boot in the edge of a carpet square. Thankfully, I mustered enough grace to not launch myself head over heels into the display table and continued with my talk. The raised corner of the carpet square was…

A couple of years ago I had knee replacement surgery. While I have regained most of the ability in my leg, I have realistic expectations of my limitations and try not to push too hard. So I was a little surprised when I found myself trying to use that leg to help a friend from…

The traffic crawled as my husband, Greg, and I made our way home from a day of shopping. This particular highway was slow due to construction but was the most direct way home. “Are you sure you don’t want to take the back roads? This is taking forever!” Greg said, losing his patience. “Nope, I…

It’s my birth month and I’ve been blessed with more than my share of gifts over the last few days. Friends and family have made me feel very special by selecting gifts they feel would be “just right.” I’ve noticed gifts are usually in one of three categories: something I need, something I want, or…

Have you ever pushed yourself to the brink of your ability? Have you ever gone as far as you can and then expect yourself to go just one step more? A friend of mine recently told me about a new workout program she was trying. She is doing a workout video each night that focuses…

There’s a tall, spindly Live Oak tree in my backyard. It’s only about two years old and you can practically see right through the thing. The tree is so sparce the thin, top limbs always bend and bow. I was beginning to lose hope that the tree would flourish until I saw a bird sitting…

We’re coming to then end of January, how are your New Years resolutions going? Are you still working out, reading more, or whatever goal you may have made for the new year? Or has that new goal come and gone already? If taking care of yourself better was part of your ‘to do’ list, have…