Layers of the Onion When we peel off a layer of an onion, there is still onion there. However, the onion is smaller. This is what often happens in personal growth. We do some work on an issue and then later that issue is in our faces again. But if we look closely, we can […]
A Penny’s Worth Of Progress
August 3, 2014 by Leave a Comment
A Penny’s Worth Of Progress I spoke at a retreat a few weeks ago. One of my points of emphasis was celebrating progress and celebrating what we did get done rather than belittling ourselves for what we did not get done. Afterwards, I received an email from Lisa S who came up with a simply […]
Are You Refueling Or Running On Empty? Tues -7/29
July 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Are You Refueling Or Running On Empty? Most people are not very good at acknowledging (much less celebrating) progress. When we fail to do this, we deprive ourselves of fuel – excitement, enthusiasm, self-confidence, feelings of well-being, happiness. When we lack fuel, we feel tired and burned out. Inspired action and a positive attitude become […]
The Incline
July 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Incline My daughters and I hiked The Incline last week. “The Incline is famous for its sweeping views and steep grade, as steep as 68% in places, making it a fitness challenge for locals in the Colorado Springs area. The incline gains over 2,000 feet (610 m) of elevation in less than one mile.” – […]
