Some friends attended Oprah’s “O You” event in Atlanta this past weekend and I’ve heard wonderful snippets from their experience. Lot’s of inspiration and great speakers, an elevator ride with Nate Berkus… a positive-energy crowd, I bet it was an amazing day! One statement that Oprah made, as reported by my friends, is sticking to [...]
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Living on the Edge
Today is the very first work day in my new office. After 9 years running my business from a home office, I’ve rented office space out in the “real world.” I chose an office location very close to home – just a little over 4 miles – so the commute would be minimal.I was actually [...]
The Burden of Risking (Or, The Risking of Burdens)
I started out this morning wondering what my risk for today will be. I pondered this as I folded the clean clothes from the dryer… as I tidied up the kitchen counters… as I made my morning protein shake. I mused about risk as I plunged that stupid toilet (again)… as I went outside to [...]
Mercy, Mercy Me
Last night I watched a crime show on TV. The plot involved two brothers on a serial killing spree — and the FBI was tracking them down. The brothers were caught in the end, quite predictably. But there was an unpredicably tender moment, which has been sticking with me today. The FBI agent sat with [...]
Opposites Attract
When I get stuck in a rut I like to call upon “the opposite” to shake things up. Some of the most profound rewards I’ve enjoyed in my life began as a feeling of tension between the pull of something new and discomforting vs. my comfy stuckness. Making a change involved first making a choice [...]
It’s My Birthday, And I Risk…
It’s my birthday today, and I risk… Embracing my age, the last year I can say my age begins with a “4″ Embracing my youth, seeing a long road ahead of me with so many possibilities Receiving — right into my heart — the warmth and love of those who care about me Receiving — [...]
Hot Cold Calls
Rule-breaker that I am… today, I’m actually going to follow the concept that Laura (our wonderful Risk Guide) is teaching us about the power of taking risks. As she says, they don’t have to be huge risks. (This morning I risked letting myself sleep in very late, even though I have a lot to do. [...]
