This phrase has become a favorite of mine; spoken by the lovable character, Yoda of Star Wars. When I hear someone say “I will try” I now hear “it’s not that important, I will play at it”. Either you will do it or you will not. Trying is not a commitment. Doing is a commitment. […]
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It started like any other day. I woke, got dressed, made plans for the day. I felt good about what I intended to accomplish. Then I did a quick glance through Facebook. I saw others report on their successes, the way everything was going so well for them. I stopped to look around at the
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I heard this phrase in a Toastmasters speech contest a few days ago. It made me stop to think. The speaker was talking about memories shared with her grandmother, her extended family, her own children and grandchildren. She reminded us that we choose the memories we give power to. What memories to you give power
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I was talking with a friend recently. We were reminiscing about how when we were younger people who were 60 looked and acted so old. We sure don’t feel that way now. What changed? We did. In every circumstance we see and react according to information at hand at the time. That phrase ‘at the
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This week’s journal prompt is intended to bring a smile to your face and you dream and celebrate. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. You are a Super Hero!
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Time flies as my 60th birthday gets even closer. Go to my Facebook page (lifecoachTA) and comment on any of the Countdown to 60 posts to be entered in a drawing for a copy of both of my books. Even if you do not knit or crochet, the short devotionals are still relevant. (one entry
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After I hosted the first “Defeating the Lies of Negative Self-Talk” webinar, I spoke with a woman who participated. She said “I think what you are offering is great, but I don’t talk negatively to myself”. I thanked her for participating. A week or so later we met up again. She said she couldn’t believe
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Every TV show and movie has theme song. It tells a story. What would be the theme song of your life?
You are stronger than you think. This week look back. What is something you did simply because you believed you could?
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I love this quote. I can so relate.I often look at something I want and play the ‘what if’ game. “What if I fall”“What if I fail”“What if I don’t like it”“What if……..” Then a new perspective asks“What if I fly”“What if I succeed”“What if I do like it”“What if……..” Perspective makes such a difference.
This week’s journal prompt has me looking back over my recent writing. Looking back over my journal, my favorite writing is……… and because of it I…..
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In 41 days I will celebrate my 60th birthday. Along the way I am reminded of the many blessings God has bestowed on my life from the very beginning. God knew me from before I was born and loved me even then. When I am troubled and feel alone I am reminded of His love,
I am celebrating as I countdown to my 60th birthday. I feel empowered when I hear the phrase “Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right.” Our minds are so powerful. What you focus on is where you will go. What am I focusing on? That my life may reflect Jesus
This week’s journal prompt hopes to bring a smile to your face.
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