The Problem of Taking More than You Need

Okay, let’s be honest: we all want more of something. More money, more time, more vacations… more, more, more. There is nothing wrong with striving to improve your life or current environment.Nevertheless, there is a thin line between wanting more and the pursuit of more that determines whether you have peace or you are consumed. Allow me to share with…

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Sending Invoices and Crying: This is How I’m Spending my Black Friday

Sounds like a strange combination, right? Spending Black Friday sending invoices and crying. Actually, I am having a blast.Truthfully, I’m crying, sending invoices, having a power discussion with a business mogul client and cooking, but I digress. What’s more important is what I realize at this moment: I am beating the odds. For what everyone told me I wouldn’t do,…

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Who Holds the Pen of Your Life?

As a writer and professional editor, one of my slogans is “It’s Never Too Late to Edit Your Life!™” Stop and consider this:Who Holds the Pen to Your Life? Is it You?Answer the following questions to find out: If you answered Yes to any of the above, you are not in the position of power when it comes to that…

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The Key to EVERYTHING you Ever Wanted is in What you Least Desire

Sometimes I’m so busy running full speed that I forget the enormity of it all. Only in the midnight hour, do I wind down and rest my mind enough to receive certain revelations. I've learned to replace my "Why me?" with "Lord thank you".The Key to EVERYTHING you ever wanted is in what you Least DesireI remember how I hated…

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God Bless your Heart

Blame it on my Southern roots or not, but this is a phrase I use often and not always as a term of endearment. When viewing the world today, it is a phrase that I have on speed dial, especially when dealing with ignorant people/circumstances.We live in a world where people are consumed in self-worship and adoration. No, they are…

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Are you AFRAID of . . .YOU?

“Afraid of myself? Of course not.” But is this true? Is it possible the person you fear the most is YOU?Do you: Second guess yourself often, only to regret not going with your initial thought? Prefer to make group decisions or act only after getting the approval of four or more people? Rarely spend time alone except for when you…

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The Blessing of People who Don’t Keep Their Word

Have you ever said . . .? I knew I shouldn’t have trust her. She NEVER comes through! I feel like a fool. I gave him another chance and it’s the same old thing. I decided to do the right thing and this is how they repay me? I know it hurts. You might even feel angry or betrayed. The…

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A Solution for when Everything that Could Go Wrong Does

Do you ever feel like everything that could go wrong has? Does it feel like you're always fighting a battle of some kind and, as soon as you get through one, another battle soon follows? Have you ever said to yourself, “I just can't get a break”?Consider this. What if, during the heat of battle, you were sitting at the…

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Forgetfulness Sabotaging Your Success?

There it was: the sole survivor. I remember how beautiful they were as a bouquet, but now only one rose stood one week later. I was elated because it was proof that I was NOT the plant killer! However, I didn’t realize it was also a life lesson on how forgetfulness can sabotage your success. Let me explain.During the same evening,…

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