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A Sunday, smattering, some sobering thoughts…
Core Article: Sunday, smattering, some sobering thoughts… Quote I’m Pondering: “When you feel yourself breaking down…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My mind is calm…” Cool Stuff: “Why do we get second hand embarassment?” A Sunday, smattering, some sobering thoughts… Last Sunday, I ended up reading four newsletters back-to-back. I found it quite interesting and thought-provoking. This was just after the innocent lives lost in Minneapolis. It was a group of women whom I admired and signed up for all their newsletters. First, I read Anne Lamott’s, then Liz Gilbert’s, Oprah’s, and lastly, Maria Shriver’s. The one fascinating thing they had in common was that they were writing about similar things: the instability of the world,…
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A book on my kitchen table did something to my brain
Core Article: A book on my kitchen table did something to my brain Paragraphs I’m Pondering: “Trust the timing of your life.” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Every action I take…” Cool Stuff: You won’t believe this article – “A Giant Fatberg is flinging…” A book on my kitchen table did something to my brain As I reached for the handle on my cup of coffee, my arm brushes against a book that’s on the kitchen table, and as I take a sip, I smile cuz I do love this sweet space. We built this breakfast nook in the corner of the kitchen a year ago, with amazing views of the…
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What’s underneath your procrastination might surprise you…
Core Article: What’s underneath your procrastination might surprise you… Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Time is an equal opportunity employer.” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I confidently attract ideal opportunities…” What’s underneath your procrastination might surprise you… Let me know if this sounds familiar cuz this was me this week: “I don’t have a lot of calls this week, I’m going to get sooo much done!” And now it’s Thursday, and I’m thinking, what happened… Sure, I’d love to blame it on the second week of January, I’m trying to get my stuff together, and a lot of balls are flying in the air… So, I was dog-sitting for a friend this week…
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If you’re stuck or avoiding something, read this…
Core Article: If you’re stuck or avoiding something, read this… Quote I’m Pondering: “There’s no magical, one-size-fits-all…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I lovingly observe my thoughts…” Cool Stuff: My favorite new daily puzzle… If you’re stuck or avoiding something, read this… Have you ever had that moment when you keep putting something off that you have to or want to do? So you create a sticky note and stick it to your computer or on your desk. Or maybe it’s a calendar reminder that doesn’t get done, and you keep moving it to a new day? Well, you know you’re not alone! Heck, it’s the first full week of January,…
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Happy 2026! Letting Go, New Beginnings, Insights & More
Core Article: Happy 2026! Letting Go, New Beginnings, Insights & More Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Take a moment…” by Melody Beattie Happy 2026! Letting Go, New Beginnings, Insights & More Happy 2026, we meet another year rolls by, and what does it have in store? What are you most looking forward to this year? You’ve been on my mind during the holidays. End of December and the beginning of January always feel like a time to pause, breathe, and reflect. Take a moment to ask yourself: For me, the New Year isn’t about crafting the perfect five-year plan or flashy goals. It’s about staying curious and focusing on what matters most—connection,…
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A Dream, An Invisible Bridge, And Another Way To Show Up
Core Article: A Dream, An Invisible Bridge, And Another Way To Show Up Paragraph I’m Pondering: “…and that’s why they forget their dreams.” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I choose thoughts that empower, uplift, and support my vision.” Cool Stuff: How did elves actually become a part of Christmas??? AI Info & Resources: Amazon’s still trying to monetize Alexa… A Dream, An Invisible Bridge, And Another Way To Show Up Have you ever noticed how easy it is to reach for an older version of yourself when you feel unsure about where you are going now? It’s almost as if that person you used to be might have the answers you…
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What Happens When You Decide to Stop Waiting?
Core Article: What Happens When You Decide to Stop Waiting? Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Your bravery builds beyond you…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I’m safe, supported and…” Cool Stuff: The world’s longest commercial flight takes off today… AI Info & Resources: How AI has changed the way we search for things What Happens When You Decide to Stop Waiting? Have you ever stopped to think about how much time you spend waiting? Earlier this week, I was reading Melody Beattie’s Daily Meditation on “Putting Our Life on Hold.” Her words about waiting for others to fulfil us, change, or make our lives better landed hard. Then I went down a little…
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The Woman In 19C Who Changed My Holiday Plan
Core Article: The Woman In 19C who Changed my Holiday Plan Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Look how far we’ve come…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I prioritize peace…” Cool Stuff: Why people are stealing diner mugs… AI Info & Resources: Rainbows and AI, oh my… The Woman In 19C who Changed my Holiday Plan I was away last week for a mastermind meeting. I hadn’t been to a live in-person meeting with like-minded entrepreneurs in over two years… It was kind of a crazy decision, because it was only a one-day event… I said to myself: “I’m not sure I can justify the cost of flying across the country for just one…
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Is Your Business Starting to Feel Like My Mom’s iPhone?
Core Article: Is Your Business Starting to Feel Like My Mom’s iPhone? Paragraph I’m Pondering: “There’s nothing selfish about your hunger to learn.” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “There’s. nothing selfish about…” Book Review: Marketing a Love Story by Bernadette Jiwa Is Your Business Starting to Feel Like My Mom’s iPhone? This was my dilemma with my mom and her phone. She was constantly calling me to complain about her phone; she couldn’t use it anymore. Yet, there lies the obvious dilemma; she just called me on it. I’ve shared before that my mom is 86 and has the beginning of dementia. When I was with her a few weeks ago,…
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When your brain just gets too loud…
Core Article: When the brain just gets too loud Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I am the embodiment of abundance Book Review: Whole Brain Living by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor When your brain just gets too loud… Have you ever had a business or personal relationship end either abruptly or slowly over time? What amazes me isn’t just all the emotions, feelings, and chemicals running through the brain and body. It’s all the thoughts, memories, and emotions that get triggered and come flooding in. You know the ones that question your decisions, motives, reactions, and more. Like, how did this happen? How in…
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The often winding road to acceptance…
Core Article: The sometimes winding road to acceptance… Paragraph I’m Pondering: “You will lose someone you can’t live without…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “My breath is an anchor…” Cool Stuff: What happens when we find the Lochness Monster? AI Info & Resources: Do you use AI for a “gut check”? The often winding road to acceptance… Thank you for all the feedback last week! If you missed the post, you can check it out here. I started thinking and wondering: what was it that stood out and reached in to connect with so many of you reading this on a deep level? Maybe it has to do with the acceptance…
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The One Thing We All Struggle With Most…
Core Article: The one thing we all struggle with most… Paragraph I’m Pondering: “Things falling apart is a kind of…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “Every action I take brings…” Book Review: When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron Cool Stuff: Where did “trick or treat” come from anyway? AI Info & Resources: Grammarly’s name is changing to ‘Superhuman???’ The One Thing We All Struggle With Most… How many times do you face things changing in a day, month, or year in life and in business? Maybe you resist, fight, or question it like I do sometimes. Or you cling to what’s familiar, even when it no longer fits or works.…
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A Small Shift In Your Lens Can Change Everything
Core Article: A Small Shift In Your Lens Can Change Everything Paragraph I’m Pondering: “The most beautiful thing we can experience…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I live in a universe of limitless supply…” Book Review: The Alchemists by Paulo Coelho Cool Stuff: Why are New Zealanders called “Kiwis”? AI Info & Resources: How AI can transform your business… A Small Shift In Your Lens Can Change Everything Have you ever read a line from a book that stops you in your tracks like it’s quietly holding up a mirror? That happened to me this morning. Melody Beattie wrote, “Many times what we need isn’t a change of scenery, but a…
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Is “Seasonal” Procrastination Really a Thing?
Core Article: Is “Seasonal” Procrastination Really a Thing? Quote I’m Pondering: “What to do with the time that is… “ Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I deserve to be well paid…” Cool Stuff: Mindless spending is on the way out, hmmm… AI Info & Resources: Google is creating collapsible ads??? Is “Seasonal” Procrastination Really a Thing? Yep, it’s officially fall, it’s already raining, and it’s much colder in the mornings. You know that feeling when you wake up and it’s still dark outside and you just want to stay all curled up comfy in your bed? Yeah, I’ve been doing my best to get up, put on my warmer gear, and…
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Some Gifts Don’t Come Wrapped In Ribbons…
Core Article: Some Gifts Don’t Come Wrapped In Ribbons… Paragraph I’m Pondering: “I admired my mother in some ways…” Powerful Affirmations to Inspire: “I create spaciousness in my schedule…” Cool Stuff: What exactly is pumpkin spice??? AI Info & Resources: AI-driven browsers are all the rage, watch out, Google Some Gifts Don’t Come Wrapped In Ribbons… Most of us carry stories from our mothers, some wrapped in love, others tangled in contradiction. However your story looks, you’ve probably inherited something that still echoes through your life today, a memory, a pattern, a lesson you never asked for yet somehow needed. Interestingly enough, my mother’s story was full of contradictions. She…
