Asking, it goes without saying that it’s a good idea. We might resist it until we’re really desperate, simply because it’s mildly terrifying to put yourself out there, but eventually there comes a time when all of us learn, first hand, the power of the ask. You’ve probably got examples of times when you asked something of someone and the results … Read More
Some straight talk about love and inspiration …
So I was in the shower, thinking about the day, wondering what little gem I might share with you this morning, when a quote about being inspired popped in my head: “I write when I’m inspired, and I see to it that I’m inspired at nine o’clock every morning” – Peter De Vries It’s a funny thing, inspiration. Chase it … Read More
The 15 second secret to being the person God created you to be …
The children have broken up for the summer and last week I was on the phone and, yes, you’ve guessed it, within seconds of speaking, one of them needed me. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a child whose parent is on the phone, must be in want of a drink. And a snack. And help pulling down his … Read More
They laughed when I said, “Know yourself.” And then they saw me run.
Remember I told you yesterday about the whole marathon thing and how much I like to grumble? (I mean, I don’t like to grumble per se. It’s just kinda par for the course some days.) Well this morning, a funny thing happened. I finally got all three of the kids back to school and I was pondering on how best … Read More