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Inspiration

Acknowledge Inspiration

Backstory   The day started off badly. The weather was awful. People arrived at the lecture site cold and wet and cranky. No one expected the result to be the inspiration that was created. Acknowledge Inspiration   Recently I mentioned talking with folks at Bayse Library on Bridges to Life Planning. The session was very participative and […]

Filed Under: Advice, Gratitude, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: appreciation, insights, Inspiration

My Sister

Backstory   When I began speaking in public, a mentor advised, “They may not remember who you were or what you said, but they’ll always remember how you made them feel.”  That’s what my sister Karyn leaves behind.  (Be sure to read the P.S. to this story.) Click to listen or follow below to read. My […]

Filed Under: Encouragement, Family, Featured, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Legacy, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: Inspiration, optimism, sisters

Motorcycle Annie

Motorcycle Annie

Backstory   Do you see an action video on Facebook featuring a mature woman and ask yourself, “How does she do that, at her age?”  Annie had the same question.  And then, something happened! Click to listen or follow below to read. Motorcycle Annie –  #701 I just saw an intriguing photo – a lovely lady […]

Filed Under: Getting Older, Inspiration/Life Lessons, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: Inspiration, life lessons, thrive

Butterflies

butterflies

Backstory – Butterflies Why a butterfly?  Looking at all the butterfly-themed things in my possession, I wondered how it became such a symbol for me.  Exploring that concept resulted in this story.  I hope you enjoy it. Consider This Show – Butterflies Click to listen or follow below to read. The butterfly has been my […]

Filed Under: Inspiration/Life Lessons, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: butterflies, Inspiration

A Woman’s Prayer

a womans prayer

Backstory – A Woman’s Prayer I enjoy reading letters, poems and prose written long ago.  Living in Civil War country, the libraries and museums hold a wealth of hand-written words from soldier, parent or brokenhearted lover.  Viewing artifacts from the period and hearing of the battles sets the tone for reading the words with sympathy and […]

Filed Under: Inspiration/Life Lessons, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: Inspiration, prayer, Thoughts

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