In the Blink of an Eye

“I’ll embrace every moment I’m given. There’s a reason I’m alive for a blink of an eye.” – Mercy Me

Last Friday was a long day. Mary Beth underwent a surgical procedure for an issue she has been experiencing for quite some time. Earlier that morning, the unspoken words between us were deafening as we were preparing to leave for the hospital. Although unspoken, we both felt the anxiety nonetheless.

This day was indeed different. Our routines had been interrupted and our life felt like it had been placed on hold, if only for a little while. The surgical procedure she was about to receive is somewhat radical and general anesthesia would be used. The risks associated with both the procedure and anesthesia gave us both reasons for concern. However, either one of us acknowledged this or talked about it. By doing so, we felt, would only give it more credit; more likelihood of happening. Read more

Three Ways to Jumpstart Your Personal Growth

One definition of insanity goes something like this: Insanity - Continuing to do the same thing over and over and expecting different results. This explanation of insanity can be also be used when you become frustrated with the quality and state of your life.

In order for growth to occur, you must first acknowledge what’s not working and then be open to change. The acknowledgement can be the hardest to do because it forces you to admit you are unfulfilled, stuck, or just plain struggling.

This conscious recognition can bruise your ego and cause your confidence to wane a bit, but it is necessary to begin moving to what you want most. In order to move forward; to get jumpstarted, you must first have a solid foundation to step from in life. The following three growth strategies provide this foundation: Read more