Looking for a little direction for your 2018? I recommend giving this a little try. Take a chance. What could it hurt? What would this year be like if you took control and lived it with intention? Mapping 2018 Recording of Elena's Call Elena Brower's Mapping 2018 Guidebook to enhance the call. It is worth the … Continue reading Today’s Job Title: Cartographer
Words of a Sage: Sir Ken Robinson
Confession: I love Sir Ken Robinson. When I'm feeling down, defeated, and lost for direction, I turn to Sir Ken Robinson's TED Talk, Do schools kill creativity?, for inspiration. Each of his talks bring inspiration for me; however, this talk always speaks directly to me and my constant struggle with belonging, failure, and authenticity. The … Continue reading Words of a Sage: Sir Ken Robinson
Reflect and Release
Respect yourself enough to say, "I deserve peace," and walk away from people or things that prevent you from attaining it. -Jerico Silvers For me, the week between Christmas and the start of the New Year is always a good time to reflect, acknowledge, analyze, accept, and/or release. What has served me well this year? … Continue reading Reflect and Release
Great Expectations? Great Expectations.
“When someone sees the same people every day, as had happened with him at the seminary, they wind up becoming a part of that person's life. And then they want the person to change. If someone isn't what others want them to be, the others become angry. Everyone seems to have a clear idea of … Continue reading Great Expectations? Great Expectations.
I know the way…
Well, not me personally. Ok, sometimes I know the way. Sometimes I haven't got a clue of the way. But I have a really good sense of direction, so even if I don't know the way, I generally figure it out. Frequently, I figure it out because someone helped me. “This guy's walking down a … Continue reading I know the way…
A Poem
After Apple-Picking Robert Frost My long two-pointed ladder's sticking through a tree Toward heaven still, And there's a barrel that I didn't fill Beside it, and there may be two or three Apples I didn't pick upon some bough. But I am done with apple-picking now. Essence of winter sleep is on the night, The … Continue reading A Poem
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 30
Today, I'm thankful for the annual reminder that gratitude and thankfulness can extend far beyond November into each and every day. So, although this year's Thirty Days of Thankful is coming to a close, it doesn't mean I'm going to stop feeling thankfulness and gratitude. I'm thankful for all the readers who have gone on … Continue reading Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 30
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 29
Today, I am thankful for these words presented by a lovely mentor Your new life will cost you your old life. Having these words and understanding that every single moment or every single day is another chance for a new life helps maintain perspective. What would it mean if you took the next minute to … Continue reading Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 29
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 25
Today, I’m thankful for good friends and fun adventures.
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0
Today, I’m thankful for family that visits which causes technological distancing for the holiday.
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 22
Today I am thankful for you. Who are you? Share with me.
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 21
Today, I'm thankful for single-pointed focus: Enjoying bubbles on the surface of a latte, Appreciating the hero running beside me, Loving the person in front of me, Hearing words spoken, Digesting words written, Tasting each of the spices of life, Everything in its own time. Everything one at a time. Do one thing. Do just … Continue reading Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 21
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 20
I want to rest. I want to breathe quietly again. Tennessee Williams, A Streetcar Named Desire Today, I'm thankful for the rest. What quiet thing are you thankful for?
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 19
Today I'm thankful for grace. The kind of grace shown when someone missed a daily intention/thankfulness post. I'm also thankful for this... #activatethecure
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 18
Today, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and thankfulness. I'm having an extremely difficult time feeling like I an adequately expressing my gratitude for all the amazing individuals in my life. I must; however, begin with how thankful I am for my husband and my mom. These two individuals support me and help facilitate my ability … Continue reading Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 18
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 17
Everyone, meet Jodie. Jodie, meet everyone. Today, as with every day, I'm thankful for Jodie. I'm thankful for Jodie and her impact on my life. I'm thankful for her heart. I'm thankful for her fierce dedication to saving kids and helping families. I'm thankful to be on her team. #hashtag
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 16
Today I'm thankful for selfless people. The ones who are quietly in the background, working away at making the world a better place while all the rest of us run our feet, mouths, brains, jobs, lives, and plans until there's no running left. These people have poise. These people have grace. These people support others … Continue reading Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 16
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 15
Whhhhewwwww I don't even know where to start. The beginning? Ok. Last night, I get a note (text) from Jodie. I love whenever she texts me. She's pretty much the best ever. Long story short here, after some back and forth and up and down, I volunteered to pick up an abandoned charity race bib … Continue reading Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 15
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 14
Today I'm thankful for flexibility. Looks like I'm running this race this weekend for the Emily Whitehead Foundation. Please consider supporting my run here. This is such a phenomenal organization doing amazing work. Never stop until there is a cure. SaveSave
Thirty Days of Thankful 3.0… Day 13
Today, I am quite simply thankful for the lows that help me appreciate the highs. Onward. Think. Connect. Elevate.
