The Last Handshake: Episode 3 Principle 3: Empathy

It was an impromptu conversation. I guess all of our conversations were like this because we would just run into each other from time to time. I remember telling Jim, “Dad doesn’t agree with me.” He said, “I know. I’ve been where he is. But he’ll come around.” That’s all he said.

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The Death of a Parent! Remember the Good Times?

After the death of a parent, life has a way of getting out of balance. The story I’m going to share illustrates ONE way I’m regaining my balance after my Dad’s passing. It’s just what the Dr. ordered! One of my fondest childhood memories was my Dad taking me to Kentucky Colonels’ basketball games. The…

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The $89K T-Shirt: Episode 1 - Recovery is Possible

It was one of the worst days of my life, March 2, 2012, because on that day I thought I had just killed my boys. Unintentionally, I had put them in the path of an EF-4 tornado. By the grace of God, we didn’t die! On the anniversary of that day, there are a lot of memories myself and those in my town reflect on.

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Thankful for a BROKEN Sledgehammer? The Daily Doable – S1:E10

I am thankful for this broken sledgehammer. Yes, I’m thankful for this broken sledgehammer.
A friend of mine told me once about this notion of “quality time” and he said really “quality time” should be anytime that you can spend time with your children. It shouldn’t be that one special time you just set aside. And I agree with him. Those little things that you can do such as cutting firewood. To me, that’s quality time. Let me explain why.

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No More Mistakes About Adoption

If we only knew. I believe most parents love their children so much that they would do whatever it takes for them to be healthy and happy if they only knew what to do. Sometimes mistakes are made because a parent simply does not know any better.

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No More Myths About Adoption

We were FINALLY ready to begin our happily ever after. We never thought this day would come. People were so happy for us! We were happy! Our happily ever after was a reality! Or so we thought.

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The Daily Doable – S1:E5 What Makes You Smile?

What do you do when you’re feeling down? What do you do when you’re feeling broken? I would like to suggest to you, maybe it’s time to smile.
There’s a great quote by Phyllis Diller. She said, “a smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” I think there’s a lot of truth in that. “A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.”

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Templates Do – #28 Homework

Can I send you something? Please read on for the details. He couldn’t believe it! My son Andrew’s assignment was to write a paper for his High School English class. This was his second paper. The grade for the first paper disappointed him. It was a 75.

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Afraid of a Blank Computer Screen?

Trusted Process. Step-by-Step System. Proven Results. I have a confession to make. There’s something about me I bet you didn’t know. I am intimidated by a blank sheet of paper. I know it might sound silly but it’s true.

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The Solid Foundation for Content

Architecture of Content. Solid Foundation. Reference Point for Content. How stable would a house be without the proper foundation? Templates are the architecture of content. They provide the solid foundation on which to build great content.

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Templates are Time Savers



Step into templates. Save time. Work smarter. It is possible to begin the writing process steps ahead of the typical starting point and finish the task faster when using templates.

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Where is Your Safe Place?

Where is your Safe Place, that place you go to when when life is overwhelming? What is a person to do when all of this chaos is swirling around? Let’s explore that question in this Inspire Point.

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The Loneliest Kind of Lonely?

There’s a verse in Mama Cass Elliot’s, “Make Your Own Kind of Music” that stopped me cold, “You’re gonna be knowing the loneliest kind of lonely.” That’s True but it’s not The Truth. Read on to find out why.

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Double Charley Horses = Double Trouble?

PHYSICAL CHARLEY HORSES – PART 1 Have you ever had a charley horse in your leg? You’re probably thinking who hasn’t! Okay, how about a charley horse in both legs at the same time? Or how about a charley horse in both legs at the same time while riding a bicycle? Let me tell you…

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Inspire Points: If You Have Rain in Your Heart?

Do you have rain in your heart? In their pre-disco days, the Bee Gees, recorded a simple love song called “Run to Me.” The opening line in that song is the inspiration for this Inspire Point. “If ever you got rain in your heart.” Think of those times when you had rain in your heart. Sometimes…

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Brokenness: What If Humpty Dumpty Could Be Put Back Together?

Embrace the brokenness in your life. By that I don’t mean wallow in self-pity. Our life’s stories are sometimes filled with periods of brokenness. There are cracks in our armor. Scars we desperately try to hide from others. Don’t try to hide from those broken pieces. Rather, embrace them! Accentuate them! Our cracks, our scars, the fissures in life exhibit to others a life lived, a life that has prevailed.

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He Wrote The Book on Bullet Journaling

  I love TED Talks! I love them because they are interesting, get right to the point and contain no fluff. This TEDx Yale Talk, “ How to declutter your mind — keep a journal,” is presented by the inventor and author of the Bullet Journal Method, Ryder Carroll. A few points from the video…

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A “Doable” Journaling Case Study

For the past two posts, we’ve heard about journaling from a doctor’s point of view. In this post,  I want to share a personal case study from someone whose life was changed by journaling. Her name is Obianuju Ndaguba. Here’s how she begins. I am no expert on psychology, neither will I categorize myself as an…

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3 Pen and Paper Techniques to Better Understanding

In my previous post, I encouraged you to park on Dr. Wayne Jonas’ article, “15 Journaling Exercises to Help You Heal, Grow, and Thrive.” There’s so much great content to consume. I want to make sure you don’t miss the video at the end of his post. It’s well worth your time. In less than…

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The Pen and Paper Prescription to Healing

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a way to have better physical and mental health without taking another pill? There is. It’s called Journaling! But don’t take my word. Here’s a doctor’s perspective. “15 Journaling Exercises to Help You Heal, Grow, and Thrive,” by Dr. Wayne Jonas There is SO much in this one…

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