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The White Envelope…A Christmas Story
Posted on December 25, 2013 Leave a Comment
Dear friends, The short, inspirational Christmas story below was originally published in the December 14, 1982 issue of Woman’s Day magazine. This moving story inspired the creation of The White Envelope Project, a caring nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of givers. May you be as inspired as I to start your own […]
Let your strengths shine!
Posted on November 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
“Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade?” — Benjamin Franklin Do you have the opportunity to do what you do best every day? “Chances are, you don’t. All too often, our natural talents go untapped. From the cradle to the cubicle, we devote more time to fixing […]
I Believe…
Posted on September 17, 2013 Leave a Comment
I have always believed that you have the power under the tip of your pen to inspire others to do great things! Your words and thoughts are important to the world! It was when I read Melody Ross’ statement of belief on her website, “Brave Girls” that I felt something come alive in my spirit. […]
Freefall to Fly – a book review
Posted on August 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
Freefall to Fly – a breathtaking journey towards a life of meaning By: Rebekah Lyons What do you do when your dreams have become nothing more than a faded memory? Has meaning in life been eroded by fear, anxiety, depression, or simply by the endless to-do list that the blessings of motherhood bring. What if […]
It turns out you can be Superman after all!
Posted on July 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
I am a fan. A Man of Steel fan that is. If you haven’t seen it, I highly recommend it in 3D. My favorite character is Jor-El (played by actor, Russell Crowe) the birth father of Superman. It was his justice seeking, sacrificial, and profoundly inspiring ways that brought Jor-El’s character alive for me. Jor-El […]
How to Become an Everyday Hero
Posted on December 17, 2012 Leave a Comment
It is hard to get past the tragedies of this week. I would like to write about something warm and fuzzy, maybe a new puppy or a Chia Pet. But that would not be the reality that any of us are living in at the moment. We are faced with unanswerable and raw questions. One […]
Beloved
Posted on June 15, 2012 Leave a Comment
In his book, Here and Now: Living in the Spirit, Henri Nouwen wrote, “One of the tragedies of our life is that we keep forgetting who we are.” As a leader and a teacher of women, I often find that “forgetting who we are” is the biggest obstacle I face when coaching women who are […]
Girl Meets Self 