There’s something to be said for new beginnings and beginning again. I’ve had my share of both as I’m sure you have also. Some of new beginnings may not be exactly what we want or feel that we needs, but even this can be fuel enough to put things in motion. Likewise, when beginning again and again doesn't work, sometimes it's time to close the door and embrace a fresh, new beginning. Beginnings can be a bit scary, rejuvenating and even bittersweet. Both hold the anticipation of something better - something more. Each bubble with gentle grace, filled with moments of tender blossoming and sweet redemption. Leaving behind all we’ve come to sink comfortably within and braving our way toward a hope-filled tomorrow isn't easy. Loosening our grip on what we think we must have to make way Continue Reading
4 Life Changing Ways to Brave a Fresh Start
We all are in need of a fresh start, and it begins by knowing how and where to start. Sometimes life forces us into it by showing us a new way to live. Other times, if we make the intentional choice to breathe freshness into just one area, it creates the momentum to shape us in ways we never dreamed. Join me in welcoming Melanie Redd as she shares her story of braving a fresh start and encourages us to step out and try something new...something fresh...something life-changing. Honestly, I’m still not sure how it happened. One minute, my husband and I were walking through the parking lot after a movie. Then next minute, I was falling headfirst between two cars after stepping off a curb. The height of the curb was a little higher than expected, and I landed wrong on my Continue Reading
Uncovering Wisdom From 2014
Life is often a whirlwind, and finding wisdom in the midst of each year is a great way to direct intention for days to come. For me, uncovering wisdom from 2014 is all about focusing on the time I took to exhale in the middle of it all. It's OK to exhale and relax. I can recall too many times through the years when I questioned or doubted my path, trudging in what seemed like the endless spinning of wheels, all along never considering how vital the path was to my future destination. “Just that maybe … maybe you don’t want to change the story, because you don’t know what a different ending holds.” ~Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are Failures, stalls and redirects are opportunities to move outside of comfort zones and gain new skills and exposure Continue Reading