Category Archives: Inspiration

It Isn’t Always Easy

Have you ever been really pAtient and pOsitiVe about a situation and it still didn’t pan out the way you had hoped?  In those moments it is easy to want to “throw in the towel” and let all upbeat thoughts dissipate.  Then you start to wonder, why waste so much eNerGy trying to be optimistic allContinue reading “It Isn’t Always Easy”

Sweet Spot – The Challenge (Wk 13)

I think I need to back up.  We are on Week 13 of “The Challenge” where we are encouraging you to go for your dreams.  But I know people my age and older who say, “Hey, hold on.  I don’t know what my DrEaM is or where to even begin looking for my PurPoSe.” If thatContinue reading “Sweet Spot – The Challenge (Wk 13)”

SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE

When I was a first year teacher I wanted to be the best at EVERYTHING.  After a month I ended up being the exact opposite because I was burnt out and exhausted all the time.  It finally dawned on me when I pulled out the “quote of the week” that read: SIMPLIFY.  We’ve all readContinue reading “SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE”

“Smokin’ Hot!” – The Challenge (Wk 12)

Like it or not, the people you are hanging out with play a big role in regards to wHeRe and WhO you will be in 5 years.  Are the people in your life raising you up to help you fulfill your potential or dragging you down?  Are they inspiring, positive and motivating or are they negative andContinue reading ““Smokin’ Hot!” – The Challenge (Wk 12)”

Two Things – The Challenge “Week 11”

I’ve heard it said before that there are TwO ThInGs that determine the person you will be in five years:  1.) the books you read and 2.) the people with whom you associate.  Week 11 of “The Challenge” focuses on the first element in this equation: ThE BoOkS YoU ReAd. I like to modify thisContinue reading “Two Things – The Challenge “Week 11””

Who’s Your Rock?

Is the “rock” in your life a sister, coworker, friend, spouse, neighbor, child, or maybe your faith?  Who do turn to when you need good aDviCe or words of CoMfoRt? Are YOU a rock for someone?  Having a rock (or two!)  makes life EASIER.  My “rock” is someone that loves ME unconditionally, AccEpTs my faults andContinue reading “Who’s Your Rock?”

“Hoosiers” – The Challenge (Wk 10)

Whatever your dream, FiNd SoMeOnE who has already accomplished what you are desiring and learn everything you can from them.  Have such a unique idea that you aren’t sure it has ever been done before?  Then find someone who has had a unique idea of their own and then had to figure out how to bring itContinue reading ““Hoosiers” – The Challenge (Wk 10)”

Suede Sofa Makes Road Trip To “Good Ju Ju”

On Friday, June 3rd, Lara and I took a road trip from our home in rural southeast Kansas to Kansas City about 2 hours away.  The purpose:  Shop at “GoOd Ju Ju” an antique shop in downtown Kansas City.  I was specifically looking for a table for my back porch.  Come along on our journey and see what IContinue reading “Suede Sofa Makes Road Trip To “Good Ju Ju””

Vision Board-The Challenge (Wk 9)

To assist in making your dreams a reality, you must have a clear vision of what you want.  An easy and InSpiRinG way to document your goals is by creating a vision board.  Your vision board can include pictures, words, quotes or anything that depicts what you want to accomplish.  Do you want to improveContinue reading “Vision Board-The Challenge (Wk 9)”