It’s said that “if a goal doesn’t scare you, it’s not worth doing.”

That’s a good thing right? Because how many of your goals scare the shit out of you?

In fact how many of us have goals so scary that they seem too big to conquer; therefore where does one even begin.  Call it what you will, I know in this arena I am not alone. (more…) read more →

How often do you find yourself thinking “I wish I had a sign,” when it comes to decisions in life?

For the big, and sometimes even little choices we need to make, a sign that we are making the right one always makes things seem easier.

At his most recent lecture author and speaker Jacob Glass spoke about the presence and experience of miracles; which can also be interpreted as signs.   He said that A Course in Miracles teaches us that Miracles are our birthright, and that when they are not occurring something has gone wrong. (more…) read more →

When was the last time you felt motivated to start something, anything, and followed it all the way through to completion?

Be it a weight loss goal, new exercise regime or food plan. Or perhaps you want to write more, keep your room clean or get your taxes done.

If you’re like me (and almost every other person on the planet) then you know that staying motivated to accomplish any goal, no matter how big or small can feel like one of the most daunting tasks there is. (more…) read more →

The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the- scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel. – Steven Furtick

It has been referred to as FakeBook. It is not that the pictures and posts we see are not real; it is the stories and assumptions we make about those pictures and posts, are not.

Case in point…

I recently saw a picture posted in my newsfeed. It was an engagement photo of a couple who had married about 6 months prior. Immediately I heard my mind think “They must have the best relationship,” in a woe is me sort of tone.

I had to Stop. Breath. And Get Real. (more…) read more →

“Ugh! And I was having such a good day!”

In a split second the status of a day can flip. The best day ever can quickly go down the drain, for some of us more easily than others. A rude remark or flat tire can ruin a day as quickly as a free cup of coffee can brighten one.

However we must always remember that is it us, not our circumstances that determine the ‘goodness’ of our day and life.  This, however, is much easier said than done . An innocent “Don’t let it ruin your day,” is much easier said by the person unaffected.  So here are some easy and almost too simple tricks to ensure more happier days, no matter what happens. (more…) read more →