I'm thrilled to connect you all with a dear friend, Amber of Mama B Ramblings. Amber and I have been friends for years and she has been a constant supporter, encourager and dream builder for me and many other women. Her energy is contagious and she makes everybody feel like a somebody. Amber's vision and passion are like nothing I've seen before and this is just the start of our future collaborations. I know you'll love what she has to say about finding your true calling. Enjoy my …
Champions Treadmill
I like to call challenges the ‘Champions Treadmill.’ God owns the ‘Champions Treadmill’ because he puts people in that position to help make them a better person. There are challenges and bumps in the road but once you get through them you will be the person God created you to be. Although challenges make life hard, the power that challenges produce allows character to develop. A developed character has the ability to spread God’s word. Challenges will feel tough. Challenges will feel …
Fight or Flight?
Palms sweating. Pulse rising. Mind racing. Limbs shaking. What does that to you? Public speaking? Stepping out of the shadows? Finally flipping the switch and going for it? A first date? Sharing your final product with the world for the first time? Taking the stage? Speaking your mind? Letting go? Do you think it’s possible that the one thing that scares you most is the exact thing you should do? I do. Our mind can have trouble deciphering the difference between ‘fight’ or ‘flight’. …
Follow the Leader
One thing I know is leadership doesn't care how old you are. Leaders come in all shapes, sizes, ages and abilities. I am so fortunate to have a front row seat to one of the greatest minds and leaders I've ever known...and he just so happens to be my son. Each day I have the privilege of seeing Dawson's mind and heart at work. He puts others first, strives to be kind and do the right thing. He doesn't always get it right but he gets up and tries again and that is what matters most. I know …
Win Your Way
For as long as I can remember I’ve had a deep rooted desire to understand. People, concepts, processes. The better grasp I have on things around me the more effectively I can serve or utilize something to its fullest potential. I love to problem solve and I love efficiency, it’s my version of peanut butter and jelly. They just make sense, it’s how my brain is wired to see the world. As a constant learner, question asker and deep diver, I’ve noticed over time that my vantage point is unique …
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It was a miracle that we survived. Disney World is not for the faint of heart. Massive amount of people, 12+ hours of walking over 7 days, navigating rides and dodging nap time for all of us. How we all survived that week can only be explained as an actual miracle. It was the last family vacation our family of four would ever take together. When discussing potential ‘bucket list’ trips, Daryn and I narrowed it down to Hawaii and Disney World and without hesitation Daryn chose Disney …
More than Hungry
Abbey is with us again today sharing her lens and insight on how to reach our goals and stay committed to what's important to us after the feeling has passed. Her commitment to always be learning about herself while extending grace is so inspiring to me. -------------------------------------- In an earlier blog, Becky wrote about the idea of having a word for the year. I absolutely love choosing what will “be my lens for the new year”. I’m still waiting on my word, but as my husband and I …
Dear 2020,
Each step that I’ve taken, person I’ve met, story that’s unfolded has led me to your doorstep. The journey here has not been without fault or heartache but it’s been an honest effort and one I’m damn proud of. The path has been full of grit and resilience. Full of bravery and endurance. Full of learning forward and trying again. You feel different. Your arrival was surprising almost. Last year was a whirlwind of self discovery and uncharted waters. How could time feel like it both stood still …
Kindness
My son Dawson is back today as a guest blogger! I love the way Dawson's mind translates concepts into practical ways to love others better and live out our best life. The profound simplicity of his 10 year old self speaks so clearly to his tender heart and creative mind. I hope his words are as impactful to you as they are to his proud mama! ;) -------------------------------------------- Kindness is an important puzzle piece in our world just like being brave, helpful and loving are. …
When a Word Chooses You
I love the reflection that naturally falls around the turn of a new calendar year. Fresh start, clean slate, endless possibilities. I’m not much of a past perspective person but the end of a year brings hindsight to the forefront for me. Maybe it’s the improver that is so deeply rooted in me but looking back on areas I excelled, fell short in and want to keep building on is so important to me. It gives me a sense of direction and focus for the new year. There are two things I’ve started doing …