Category: Leadership
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The lightness of a free conscience
Two weeks ago I was buying just a few items at the grocery store: bread milk and some vitamin water for the road-trip. As I was waiting for the clerk to confirm that I am an adult for the energy drink I got for conrad (as he sometimes needs a little pick me up after…
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Motivation
We can do hard things propelled by motivation. Sometimes we assume our motivation is shared by all. But that is definitely not true. Take for example a job. Some prefer a high paying job that comes with a lot of stress. Others prefer flexibility at a lower pay. Some want routine, security, steady income and…
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Off the mountain, back from the coast
Returning to day to day life, to reality – it is hard no matter the age. Kids don’t have the practice of it, though their reality is social and still fun. Not too much pressure – except school and grades and peers. Ivy did not wake up happy. On the contrary. Down turned lip, quivering.…
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Adevărul
In ultimile săptămâni am fost întâmpinată cu câteva minciuni gratis de la J. Minciuni spuse parca pentru practică. Poate astea ma deranjează ce mai tare. Citesc printre rânduri, prin pupilele dilatate, si îmi pare rău sa vad cum se știrbește încet încet încrederea mea in hotărârea fetelor mele de a spune adevarul. O întreb pe…
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Impact
“Do not consider yourself wise. Fear the lord and stay away from evil paths.” That was week 2 for my week in the Proverbs with Brian & Michelle. I admire the humility with which this wide group of accomplished people present themselves. They are quick to acknowledge their shortcomings and where they feel they came…
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Discomfort
I had a difficult repeat conversation with my husband, and as he said he appreciated my accompanying words of affirmation, he felt like he was on a job yearly review and it was difficult to hear. Even though he is such a graceful feedback receiver, and attentive and patient and humble, I bet it was…
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Oasis among friends
In MomCo the official volunteers are all from different churches. We are not afraid to stand alone. We probably seek paths to forge alone and come together bringing our unique gifts and perspectives. I fit right in as an outsider, in a group of outliers. A large group of women, no two from the same…
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Trying to understand
It’s a trap. A trap of the mind. I’ve been in this labyrinth for some time now, more than I wished to be, and I realize I haven’t figured out fully or clearly why I feel a certain way. Until I let go of wanting to grasp the knowledge. The understanding. To have it all…
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Mind buzz
So many trains of thought rushing through my mind. A constant buzz. Overlapping. Competing. I know the joy of peace through meditation – not easily attained. As a kind when praying my mind would easily wanter and I would struggle to bring it back into the one activity of prayer. Little did I know that…
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Introvert
Vorbitul in fațăIeșitul in evidențaActivitatea social mediaNu imi vin naturalNu ma incarc prin ele,Ci depun un efort sa activez Tocmai din dorința de a învingeFrica, rușinea, timiditateaAm iesit din zona de confortDes si devremeDar acum e vremea de a sta puțin in umbraSa imi incarc bateriile. Am nevoie sa ma întreb sincerCe imi stârnește un…
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gâște migratoare
Intr-un cârd de gâște mic, familia mea, comunitatea mea, grupurile mele de voluntariat, zbor în vârf. Am obosit. Și aș face schimb. Să taie altcineva frontul de aer, să mă adăpostesc în urma cuiva. Îmi asum responsabilitatea prezenta dar vreau să urmez uneori un lider bun care știe încotro merge (sau zboară, după caz) Nu…
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To honor my instinct
Listen well. Take action. Respect my intuition. So it will continue to speak clearly So I could hear itSo it can steer me clear of dangerous paths This is the hardest. To believe that what I want is important. This is an ache I carry from the time I was my kids’ current age. Though I was most…