Personal Accountability
As a teenager I purchased my first car for $50, a rusted out old ’62 Ford Falcon in desperate need of some loving care. The engine would start and run but was horribly out of tune causing it to misfire and lose power. I don’t think I was able to drive over 15 miles an …
Our perspectives of ourselves are based on the opinions, beliefs, and values instilled on us by those around us. Those we love as well as those that may not be as close to us but have yet, in one way or another, made a lasting impression. Yet to be happy, to be at peace, you …
When we’re born, the subconscious mind holds the higher-functioning programming necessary to support life. The heart beats, the lungs breath, the blood flows and the body organs perform on queue. At this point in life, as a new born, we are free of limiting beliefs and self doubt. As we grow, we are exposed …
My girlfriend and I hiked several miles in 45 degrees weather with a steady rain. Our hike the next day was dry but slightly colder and very windy. The following weekend we had a chilly hike on Saturday prior to an evening snow storm. While the weather was certainly better, the solitude of being the …
Shame is defined as a feeling of humiliation or distress caused by the consciousness of wrong or foolish behavior. With shame, you believe your whole self is wrong. According to Dr. Brene’ Brown, “Shame is a focus on self.” In a recent article, Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault PhD, a clinical psychologist and associate professor of psychology at …
What are your character strengths? Are you brave or fearless? Do you have acceptance, gratitude, and humility or are you remorseful; full of guilt or shame? Are you constantly stressed and do you present as angry or bitter? According to motivational speaker William Hollis, “The two most powerful words in the English language are “I …
In IT development, project teams use a methodology call Agile that centers around the idea of iterative development. The process allows a team to break large, complex projects down into small incremental pieces of functionality to deliver value faster with greater quality. To be successful, cross-functional teams (business sponsors, designers, developers, content specialists, project managers, …
I stepped on a scale this morning and of course my weight was not where I wanted it to be. Somehow, this Holiday Season, even with all the shelter in place orders, cancelled parties and large family gatherings, I was able to gain with weight. So much for my personal growth in the area of weight …
My spiritual journey has been a life of roles including husband, father, brother, uncle, scout leader, consultant, director, manager, team leader, and worker. I’ve been a college student, an adjunct professor, corporate photographer and an elected chapter board member for a professional organization. In my younger years I was as an injection mold machine operator …
I have a lot of apps on my smartphone. Some I use every day and some l use less frequently. Some provide basic information such as local weather forecasts, while others are special function apps; helpful tools used for certain situations or tasks as the need arises. I consider my phone to be a convenience; …