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Deciding What to Bring and What to Leave Behind

Deciding What to Bring and What to Leave Behind

Summertime at our house means lots of packing and unpacking of suitcases.  We love to travel. Weekend getaways. Cross-country adventures. Even the occasional journey to another country. And all of our traveling means we’ve become pretty good at figuring out what to bring. We use checklists. We plan our activities and carefully consider what clothing…

3 Proven Ways to Find the Courage You Need to Start Something New

3 Proven Ways to Find the Courage You Need to Start Something New

The thought of starting something new has always filled me with joy and excitement. That is when the “something new” has been my idea. Not so much when the new thing or season or situation happens to me versus because of me.  In this second half-season of life, I’m finding myself heading into new territory that’s a mixture of…

Turn Resistance Into a Tool You Can Use to Make Change Happen

Turn Resistance Into a Tool You Can Use to Make Change Happen

Resistance is a natural part of making changes. If this is a season of change for you, you probably already know that whenever we set our sights on accomplishing something new, resistance will make an appearance. Sometimes resistance comes from inside. The internal voice that tells us why something can’t be done. “You’re too old….