When You Feel Fear…

If the following brilliant words from Mike Dooley are true, then I am on the right track and growing. “When you feel fear, it invariably means you’re: 1. Exactly where you are supposed to be. 2. Doing exactly what you are supposed to be doing. 3. Becoming...
You Are Closer Than You Think

You Are Closer Than You Think

Have you ever found yourself striving towards something, working diligently, but blindly, with no idea if you are even on the right track–much less whether you’re close at all to your destination? I feel that way regarding myself sometimes.  I strive to be...
Frustrated Into Action

Frustrated Into Action

My oldest daughter turned 13 this week.  First of all–WOW!  I have a teenager!! Yikes!!! Second of all: For her birthday, instead of a typical party, she chose to gather 5 of her closest friends and do something significant.  She has (rightly) been frustrated...

H. Jackson Brown Was Right

He’s a great writer–and, on top of that, apparently a pretty smart guy. He definitely got this right: “Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best. Strive for excellence, not perfection.” Strive for excellence...