Are you finding yourself in a bit of a rage by some things you see on social media? If you're like me, you've been trying to up your quiet time as a way of dealing with the 'low boil' that I experience about the mean spiritedness that is so prevalent. "Breathe. Focus. Don't engage." Really, dont't engage because those angry responses can generate as much as $150,000 a year for someone.

In my blog to leaders, I wrote about living in a BANI world. Normally that is a discussion that I have with workplace leaders, but a conversation I had this week prompted me to write about it here, in my personal blog. BANI is the acronym used to describe the current state of the world. It was coined by Jamais Cascio, and introduced in 2018 (before COVID or much of the other drama we have experienced). The letters of BANI stand for Brittle, Anxious or Anxiety-Producing, Non-l

In a world filled with constant change and unpredictability, the question of "what comes next" often looms large. Whether in personal...

In my work, the conversations I have often turn to how a leader or individual can create a better image or reputation in their workplace. These conversations are necessary, because how one shows up in a situation will determine perceptions (accurate or not) about their leadership and personality. If a leader gains a reputation of being unpredictable or ill-equipped in stressful times, it could hinder their ability to build trust among their team(s). 

“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.” Proverbs 11:3 NIV Like an unsound...

There is a lot happening in the world that can be scary. If you get information from social media, you may even be influenced by AI-generated media. Much of what we see and hear is designed to generate fear. There, I've said it. Although there is reason for concern and vigilance when we consider the mindsets behind changes in our world, how you respond will make the difference between sleepless nights and a joyful life. Yes, joy is still possible, even in turmoil. 

When I first found myself needing a new career in 2009, I was stuck. I had always identified myself by the work I did, and when circumstances changed, I realized how much my identity was tied into my work. I was still a wife, mother, Believer and more, but that all-important identifier, "What do you do?" had been displaced.

So imagine my surprise, as I looked at the latest lily plant and thought, "It's going to die,"when Holy Spirit asked, "So, you don't believe

The woman that we came through had her own burdens: maybe it was financial struggles, or emotional challenges. Maybe her burden was the frustration of giving up her dream to raise children (that’s a real one), or maybe her burden was the relationships she chose. No matter how great your mother was, or how bad she was at the job of mothering, consider how her burdens impacted you. You also have burdens you have picked up on your journey.The new bags are in addition to the ones

Does your inner world mirror the outside world? According to anthropologist and futurist, Jamais Cascio , we have transitioned from a...

But what do I really need? That is for me to discover in my time of quiet meditation, where I ask myself the hard questions I might be...

"... it appears that 'getting back to normal' is getting back to the normalcy of self-neglect in favor of work or other systems."

Setting a goal is just the first step – the real magic happens when you break it down into actionable steps.

"Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. 14 But...

Ironically, our attempts to make up time for things we wished we had done, create the same stress for the future.

Whether at work, home or somewhere in between, check in with yourself to determine where your responses or reactions are coming from.

Why do some pursue destiny while others live lives of distraction?

"My food," said Jesus, "is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work." (John 4:34 NIV) This scripture passage goes beyond...

"The Internet is Trauma-Dumping Elmo". At first, I chuckled, "that's what you get for asking, Elmo." But then I stopped laughing.

Happy New Year! As we engage in this month of motivation, I want to bring up a subject that most of us would rather navigate around than...