This one is tough because I don’t want to sound ridiculous. The fact is that I actually have my dream job. For the last five years, I’ve been dreaming of becoming a stay-at-home-mom (SAHM)/photographer and here I am, doing just that. I don’t give a hoot what anyone says, being a mother & a homemaker is a full-time job. I have been working since I was fifteen-years-old. I’ve had nearly…
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Firefly Jar Photography
Read moreIf you’ve been following this blog for any length of time, you’re probably aware that I am way into photography. Taking pictures has been a passion of mine forever. As a little girl, I would frame images in my mind and think, “That would make…
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He Sacrifices His Health In Order to Make Money
Read moreThe Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, he said: “Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not…
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I Am a Motivational Speaker
Read moreWith time, and saliva, the ant will devour the elephant.” —Ancient Chinese proverb I spent the first half of my life between forty and seventy pounds overweight. I’ve never told anyone this before, but most nights before I went to sleep, I would lie in…
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Carousel — 06.18.10
Read moreEvery Friday, I post my favourite links, posts, & resources from around the Web. Expect to learn, grow, & be inspired. – – – – – – – – – 1. TRANSITIONS & FEAR AND PERMISSION: Two must-read post’s about dealing with change & overcoming…
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5 Tips for Focusing & My Mini Meltdown
Read more“When the lion is chasing the antelope, he doesn’t look back. He has to eat.” –Robert Cheruiyot The antelope knows how to focus. That’s what this post is about–focus. Last Sunday I had a meltdown. I was tired. In the past few weeks, I’ve gone…
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Tired of Conflict Bringing You Down?
Read moreDealing With Conflict Conflict takes many forms—misunderstanding, frustration, ignorance, hatred, envy, and so on—but despite the cause, the result is largely the same: someone walks away with hurt feelings. The truth is, however, that this is not necessary. You can choose to be unaffected by…
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Review: Tribes by Seth Godin
Read moreOn a recent flight, I began reading Seth Godin’s Tribes. On the return flight, I finished it. It was my introduction to Seth Godin—no idea why I hadn’t found him sooner!—and what an introduction it was. The book blew me away. It is the best…
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Let Go of Your Goals & Unleash Your Dreams
Read moreDreams are Just as Important as Goals I’ve written quite a bit about setting & accomplishing goals; overcoming fears; and making the best out of difficult situations. But what I haven’t written enough about is flat out—unleashing your dreams. Goal setting is a very mathematical…