Connected or Disconnected?

A friend of mine was an avid Facebook poster - she would often remark on my posts and "like" my photos. Her posts were encouraging and supportive. I loved seeing her online. She was, like many people today, very involved in her social networks. It helped her stay in touch with friends, especially after the … Continue reading Connected or Disconnected?

Forgiveness: Key to Your Destiny

What’s in your heart determines your destiny. Destiny is not WHAT you do, it is WHO you are because everything you DO comes out of WHO you are. In order to follow your destiny, you’ve got to have access to your whole heart. If part of your heart is “tied up” or “locked away”, then … Continue reading Forgiveness: Key to Your Destiny

What Lies Do You Believe? Part 2

This is a continuation from the previous post which you can read here (Part 1). So we all believe lies – we just don’t realize it. Lies have power if you believe them. Let me give you an example from someone I know personally. Amanda had a good job at a large corporation. In time, … Continue reading What Lies Do You Believe? Part 2

Overcoming Blocks in Pursuing Your Destiny: Part 1

For those of you who are pressing forward to pursue your destiny or "passionate purpose in life", here are some pointers of what to do when you encounter a "blockage". I will post this in parts because it's a lot to take in. 1. Acknowledge and Identify the Blockage - admit it. Put a name … Continue reading Overcoming Blocks in Pursuing Your Destiny: Part 1

What does freedom look like for you?

You CAN be free. That bears repeating. Let me say it again: YOU CAN BE FREE! What does that mean? I don’t know about you but my whole life has been a struggle. Who am I? What am I on earth for? What’s the point? Why is life so hard? We struggle each day to … Continue reading What does freedom look like for you?

Be Real to Be Loved

So many of us hide behind a “persona”. This is our “acceptable” side, the face we show others, regardless of how we may really be feeling inside. I see this all the time in public settings. Two people greet each other, “Hi. How ya doing?” “Great! And you?” “Couldn’t be better. See ya later.” “Yep. … Continue reading Be Real to Be Loved

Is Fear Controlling You?

Is Fear controlling your life – it might be and you don’t even know it! How do you know when fear is controlling you? Here are some examples: You feel intimidated to talk to your boss You are afraid to talk to your spouse about something that needs to change You feel nervous before you … Continue reading Is Fear Controlling You?

Finding Your Destiny – Part 2

Q: How will you know when you've found your destiny? Most people report a deep sense of internal rest, a sense of being at home in their skin, a lack of underlying striving or anxiety. People who are fulfilling their destiny say they have a sense of Purpose that accompanies their daily routine - they … Continue reading Finding Your Destiny – Part 2

Finding Your Destiny – Part 1

What are you passionate about? What stirs your heart? What do you lie awake at night thinking about? What do you daydream about when you are alone with your thoughts?  Is that your destiny? Many people refer to being “called” to do something – feed the poor, take care of the environment, work with the … Continue reading Finding Your Destiny – Part 1