Day Ninety-Five of 365 – Just a Moment of Thanks!
A Moment . . . Just a Moment of Thanks! I have two sets of questions to pose today. I am hopeful that as you read each set, you will be moved toward a specific set of actions. Intrigued? Read on! Set One How often do folks cross you mind – folks who have done […]
Day Ninety-Four of 365 – That Still Small Voice
That still, small voice. We all know it. Some know it better than others but we all know it. It may be described in many ways – a nagging; a gut feeling; instinctual; spontaneous; a hunch; that quiet voice. These are just a few of the words/phrases we use when referring to intuition. Some refer […]
Day Ninety-Three of 365 – The Power of Our Face!
The power of our face! Did you know that you possess incredible power in your face? I’m serious! One simple act using your face can: Lower your blood pressure Boost your immune system Improve your mood Reduce stress Attract others to you Make you feel more successful Retrain your brain for more positive thinking patterns […]
Day Ninety-Two of 365 – Don’t Let Addiction Win!
Addiction is a common word today! We hear it used to describe so many conditions or problems. Some think we use it too much to describe too many challenges while other think we use it too sparingly. Regardless of your position, addiction is a reality in our world! Whether the addiction relates to substances (alcohol […]
Day Ninety-One of 365 – Questions Worth Asking
Questions are some of the most powerful tools we have at our disposal. Well phrased, well positioned questions open doors, reveal hidden truths, invite collaboration, sharpen our focus and create contexts for clear communication. Approximately twenty years ago, a friend of mine told me, “Mark, statements merely tell but questions sell.” What an insightful statement! […]
Day Ninety of 365 – When We Worship the Word
Today marks Day Ninety of my 365 day writing challenge. I am approximately 1/4 of the way there!I have challenged myself to write a thought, brief post or article every day for the entire year of 2017. Although there have been days I’ve come close to falling short of my commitment, I am grateful to […]
Day Eighty-Nine of 365 – Writing a New Story!
Do you ever become weary of the story you live? Do you ever wish that things would change in ways that would give you more control over your future? Do you ever wonder what keeps you running head on into the same obstacles over and over again? What if there were a book or story […]
Day Eight-Eight of 365 – On Becoming a Victim of Self!
We live in a day and time when speaking one’s mind tends to serve as a badge of privilege. We have the “right” to make any of our thoughts – ALL of our thoughts – known to the public via multiple media platforms. We tend to believe that our “right” to loose our thoughts on an […]
Day Eighty-Seven of 365 – A Question of Time!
A Question of Time! “Time Heals!” We’ve all heard that short phrase. We have perhaps even used it when seeking to comfort someone struggling with some sort of loss or disappointment. What if I were to tell you that “Time Does NOT Heal!”? How would you react? Would you argue that it does? Would you […]
Day Eighty-Six of 365 – What To Do About the “IT” Factor!
IT! You know what I mean, right? No, no, no . . . Not THAT IT (Information Technology)! And for those of you who have a warped sense of humor, I’m not referring to the “Cousin” kind either! The “IT” to which I refer is the one with which you find yourself dealing today! The […]