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Allow. Sparkle. Inspire.

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Three words to focus on for 2012. Last year I used the three words strategy (Breathe. Balance. Grow.) and did great focusing on it until we moved half way through the year and I forgot to put the words back up on my bulletin board.  But when I looked back over the year, I realized […]

It’s All About Me Because It’s All About You

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That’s my biggest take away from Adam Urbanski‘s Overnight Authority Event.   I think.  There have been a lot and they keep hitting me at weird times (like when I sat in the Seattle airport in tears realizing this one–and yes, I got weird looks, but I have bright pink hair right now so I get […]

What’s Your Excuse?

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We’ve all got them.  Excuses. Mine?  I’m exhausted.  I’ve got school lessons to take care of for the kids.  I’ve got a migraine again.  I don’t know where to begin and I’m overwhelmed.  I’m shy.  I’m not a good speaker.  I’m not a writer.  I didn’t go to college.  Someone else is smarter/better/prettier than I […]

I Can See it in Others… but Me? What?

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When we moved to our current town, I was convinced a few ladies I truly wanted to get to know didn’t like me. After a few months, I discovered they were perfectly willing to get to know me when I didn’t give up, and I consider them close friends now. Looking back I can see […]

Chirp Anyway

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Do you worry that someone else is better at what you do than you are? I’m not the best blogger or classical pianist in the world.  I blog and play anyway. My two boys aren’t the best guitarists in the world.  They’re learning to play anyway.  And I love to hear them play. My daughter […]

Right Now, I’m Scared. Are You?

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Can I tell you a secret?  When you see this blog post published, I’m scared.  There.  I’ve admitted it. When you get an email/ezine/promotional message from me in your inbox,  my mouse hovered over that “send” button longer than I’ll ever admit, worrying I might have a typo or broken link or someone might be […]

Sometimes We All Need This

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It’s said that we should be kind because everyone we meet is fighting a battle.  We’ll never know what battle others are fighting, and others don’t know the battles that are raging inside of us. Your Battle You’re fighting a battle right now.  I don’t know what it is.  But I know that you can […]

The Problem With Conventional Wisdom

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For today’s weekend inspiration, I’ve invited Steve Rice from Karmic Kappuccino over to share some thoughts with you.  No, not because his blog name is coffee related (although I think it’s pretty cool).  I’ve been subscribed to his blog for several months and it never fails to make me stop, think and challenge myself to […]

You’ve Got to Do What You’re Afraid to Do

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Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “Always do what you are afraid to do.” Easy for him to say, right? When our fears are staring us square in the eyes, we tremble, shake, and slowly (or very quickly!) back off.  It’s hard to face our fears and step forward into them. Brendan Francis said, “Many of our […]