Posts Tagged ‘being grateful’
This Valentine’s Day, Honor Everyone You Love
Wednesday is February 14th, and while some people think of Valentine’s Day as a “Hallmark holiday” invented to sell greeting cards, I encourage you to think beyond this cynical label. As you make plans with your loved one, buy treats for the children in your life, and pick out chocolates and flowers, it’s worth asking:…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving! How Will You Live With Gratitude?
Is a turkey roasting in your oven? Can you smell the mouth-watering scents of sweet potatoes and stuffing? Today, as the aroma of Thanksgiving is in the air, we are given the opportunity to pause from our busy lives to reflect on what matters most, while surrounded by our loved ones. As I sit around…
Read MoreWhy Gratitude Is Key to Business Success
Do you count down the days to Thanksgiving? I always do! Thanksgiving conjures up powerful memories and tickles the senses. We look forward to an abundant feast of the classics: turkey with stuffing, velvety mashed potatoes, and – of course – the perfect pumpkin pie. As mouth-watering as the food is, hopefully the reason you…
Read MoreThe Makings of a Champion
In 1976, a team of young women led by a determined coach experienced the ultimate athletic success – winning a National Basketball Championship! I was blessed to be one of those women. At the time, we didn’t realize how fortunate we were that God put us together at the right time, in the right place,…
Read MoreHow Do You Put a Value on Freedom?
Do you find it ironic that the things we value most are sometimes the easiest to take for granted. We have so many personal freedoms and liberties that it’s hard to be conscious of their value on a day to day basis. That’s why I value Veteran’s Day, a time of year when we as…
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