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Category Archives: resilience
(Issue #546) What If?
The what if mindset can end up creating an emotional vulnerability that leads to debilitating self-doubt. A creative writing strategy consists of two words to help a writer build suspense, give depth to character personalities, and provide unexpected plot twists. … Continue reading
Posted in assumptions, awareness, growth, resilience
Tagged assumptions, awareness, dreams, goals, reflection, resilience
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(Issue #543) How Will You Remain Vigilant?
How will community be sustained? Will core values change? [For this week’s post, I pull from a recent book of mine (2019; p. xxix). Deals with community, complacency, and challenge. Seemed appropriate.] Have you ever been part of a community … Continue reading
Posted in accountability, Communication, Community, community development, resilience
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(Issue #536) Inspirational Hatchling
It did not let a force bigger than itself keep it from its goal. It did not quit. A lesson taught. A lesson learned. ~Roxie~ In 2019, Roxie (my canine companion) and I came across a lone sea turtle hatchling … Continue reading
Posted in Goals, growth, Life lessons, resilience
Tagged discipline, goals, motivation, passion, priorities, purpose, resilience, self-efficacy
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(Issue #533) Find Your Wave: Ride The Crest
If I do not get into the water, I cannot ride the wave. And if I do not ride the wave I will never experience the exhilaration and view from the crest. Ocean waves long have been the subject of … Continue reading
Posted in awareness, Life lessons, resilience
Tagged awareness, discipline, growth, mindfulness, reflective practice, resilience
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(Issue #512) Reflecting On Calm Over Noise
I hope they inspire you (remind you; reinforce you) to look at the grandeur that surrounds your place on this planet. A lot of stuff is grabbing at our attention. And some of it recently has reached critical levels. Whether … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, awareness, Life lessons, noise, resilience
Tagged noise, peace, renewal, resilience
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(Issue #501) A Blogger’s Retrospective for 2019
May you create, share, and savor powerful moments in the coming year and beyond. -Happy New Year. Scroll down to view my Gratitude Video to you.- While sitting in an Austin hotel room at the end of May 2010, I … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, awareness, Goals, Gratitude, inspiration, Integrity, intentional growht, intentionality, leadership, lessons reaffirmed, Life lessons, life success, Life's purpose, lifelong learning, listening, resilience
Tagged appreciation, awareness, goals, mindfulness, resilience, Year in review
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(Issue #500) 2019: A Year of Gratitude
NOTE: This week’s issue marks the 500th consecutive week that I have posted on this blog. That equates to about nine years and seven months. Or nearly 115 months. In keeping with today’s topic of gratitude, thank you for following, … Continue reading
Posted in Appreciation, authenticity, collaboration, collegiality, Community, consideration, dignity, Integrity, Life lessons, resilience, respect
Tagged appreciation, awareness, community, friendship, gratitude, resilience, thank you
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(Issue #496) Thankful for Civility.
Civility does not mean we always agree. It does mean, though, that we accept each other’s humanity and dignity as a person. On March 25, 2012, I wrote “Is Civility Part of Your DNA?”. Coincidentally, it was post #96 on … Continue reading