Sometimes on our way to do hard things we get overwhelmed. We've started telling a new story to ourselves and we hit a wall mentally. If you can power past it, go for it! But what if you can't power past it. What if you try to power past it and you end up giving up all together. First have patience and grace with yourself. Don't fall back into old s…
Read moreI can accept failure, I cannot accept quitting. Think about it. This has been the single most motivating thing for me this year. I can accept failure, I cannot accept quitting. We did the David Goggin's 4x4x48 challenge. I didn't think I would be able to run the entire thing. I didn't even think I wouldn't be able to walk the entire thing. I…
Read moreHa! Someone gave this a name. Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. Have you heard of this? Do you know what it is? You are probably guilty of it. I know I used to be. Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: The act of rebellion or revenge upon a day that gave no free time so you stay up late to gain some. I know that I personally used to be very bad about this. I am mu…
Read moreDid you know that your best will vary from day to day? Your best fluctuates for many reasons such as sleep, tension, overall stress, energy levels. Have you noticed that some days you knock it out of the park and other days it's the complete struggle bus. Both days you've given the same effort. If you've followed me any amount of time, you know one o…
Read moreMeet our new puppy, Wynona. She'll eat your face off with love. I love this photo as she is shining with joy as she chases Beardo. I love that I am slowing down to enjoy her. I am struggling as I am trying to get as much done while chasing a puppy and being very sleep deprived after getting up with her frequently in the night to take her out. Does it ne…
Read moreSometimes I am really slow on the uptake. It's amazing how something you've heard all throughout your life means one thing and then one day it means a totally different thing. What if instead of gold, you replace that with talent, or skills, or ideas or... What if you are a steward of ideas and talent and skills and you bury them? You know you do. I know I…
Read moreI feel like every other day I am writing one of these. Not true, but time is elusive and hard to keep track of. Loosey Goosey. Let's get into it. I had no clue Tina Turner is a Buddhist. I thought this was a great little introduction into some Buddhist principles. I don't think there is any magic bullet chanting and I doubt she would say that, but it do…
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