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Category Archives: Intentional Living
Eager to Encourage
Make it your mission to encourage another person today. Brace yourself for the immeasurably positive impact as you eagerly encourage others.
Who are you this holiday season?
Are you feeling Grinchy as Christmas draws near? Or maybe mopey like Charlie Brown? Be encouraged and enter into Advent with awe and wonder.
Lessons Learned from The Game of Life
Playing a good ol’ fashioned board game was a great reminder to stay thankful – regardless of circumstances. What is the game of life teaching you these days?
Taking Care of “Future-Me”
Make sure that today are you taking care of yourself in a way that “future you” will feel cared for and loved.
A Purpose Driven Gift Guide
You’ll likely be buying gifts for the many special people in your life – friends, family, and coworkers. I’d love to help jumpstart your gift giving by sharing some of my favorite brands and products that will also allow you to “give back” while you buy. Bella Tunno, Sackcloth + Ashes, goodMRKT, New Hope Girls, and Sela Designs. Five brands you can shop to give gifts + give back!
Grow in Gratitude.
We owe it to ourselves to insert a well-placed pause in our lives that is fully dedicated to gratitude. In that quiet space we’ll find our resolve renewed and our hearts refreshed.
The Pickle: Soon she’ll know she is safe
I was able to witness the early days of healing and am honored I got to meet this powerful overcomer, as her new journey begins.
A Focused Fall
Intentionally pursue a Focused Fall. In the crisp air and quiet moments you will uncover the beauty of an unhurried life.
My Speed Bump.
Talking about our “tough stuff” is a courageous act that will help others rise. This is the story of my recently acquired “speed bump.”
When it hurts.
The aches and pains of humanity are abounding. Tragedies are occurring in the lives of individuals but are also happening on national and global scales. There is plenty of sadness swirling and heartache seems to be lurking just around the corner. So what can you do? Start by allowing yourself to feel it. As IContinue reading “When it hurts.”
What’s Your Motto?
A family motto is a way of using words as a secret handshake. It’s a phrase that is invitational + affirms each time it is spoken. What’s yours?
New Corners of My Faith
Am serious when I say that I will cling to my faith – no matter what? A recent health hiccup is providing an opportunity to explore this.
6 Things I’ve Realized in My First 60 Days
My first 60-days with New Hope Girls has nearly lapsed. Wow, what a beautiful journey these last two months have been. Although, if I am being honest (which I am), I feel like I have been with them forever. I have been connected to our organization for about 4 years, in some capacity. But thisContinue reading “6 Things I’ve Realized in My First 60 Days”
How can you help?
What gifts and talents do you have that can be used to serve others? The recent New Hope Girls photoshoot is an example of happens when you are generous with your life. You will positively impact and inspire others.