You Can Plan for Joy
Recently, I was reminded of the value of carving out a few minutes of quiet time for myself. At one point in my life, I had a great ritual where…
Read MoreWhen Seeds Fall on Good Soil
I have a few houseplants in my home, and over the years, I’ve learned which ones grow better in certain lights and which don’t. Two years ago, Sanjiv Jalota gave…
Read MoreSeeds Will Land in Thorns
A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some…
Read MoreSeeds Will Hit Shallow Soil
“A farmer went out to sow his seed. 4 As he was scattering the seed, some fell along the path, and the birds came and ate it up. 5 Some…
Read MoreBuild on What You Do Well
Early in my career, I figured out what I could do well and learned that I was alone. There are many people in this world, and if you aren’t good…
Read MoreBe Mindful So That You Are Paid or Rewarded
In life, most of us will need to work. What you do for work needs to follow what you love and what you can build on. I was happy to…
Read MoreStart with What You Love
When I was finishing high school, I wrote a list of everything I did not want to do, but I didn’t know what I did want to do. I was…
Read MoreSometimes You Have to Think “start over.”
At my last job, a board member asked me a profound question: “What would you create if you had a blank slate?” You don’t have any existing systems. You don’t…
Read MoreSay Yes to the Dream
Throughout her life, country music legend and cultural icon Dolly Parton has spoken openly about many situations, including her faith and humble beginnings. She has made many hilarious comments and…
Read MoreWe All Need a Vocation and Occupation
I have a few guilty pleasures. For example, I read People magazine, and I especially like the issue after some glamorous event. They always have pictures of unique dresses. I…
Read MoreLanguage Is a Vehicle
We need to go somewhere. We are stuck in a system where the people who need help far outnumber those willing and able to do the work of helping. There…
Read MoreSometimes You Have to Think “Start Over”
At my last job, a board member asked me a profound question, “What would you create if you had a blank slate?” If you don’t have any existing systems, didn’t…
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