“The Coming” Day 2

Did you see it?  The full moon last night?  I caught my first glimpse around 4pm against a pure blue sky backdrop and it took my breath away.   I was at a stop sign, my car full of kids, I glanced up, took a deep breath and BAM…the moon greeted me in it's full

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FYI: I'm going to be posting daily through Christmas. Not necessarily "coaching" related posts rather posts for pondering, listening, praying. The Coming! Christians celebrate Advent which means "coming" in Latin. i.e. the appearance of God on earth, according to Christian belief. Regardless of your faith allegiance join me this "Coming Season" for daily soul food

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In an interview before the start of Oprah’s talk show she was asked “What if the show fails?” Her reply, “I’ll do well because I’m not defined by the success of a show. I believe person is defined by how well they treat themselves and how well they treat others.” The girl had it then

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Joy

My day was going in one direction this morning and I completely switched gears around 11am which turned out to be a very favorable decision on my part!  Joy was calling out to me and I followed her to Devon Street, a neighborhood in northwest Chicago, to the sights, sounds, smells of South Asia. As

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No More Apologies, Please

No More Apologies, Please I double dog dare you over the next week to observe  how many apologies are extended by yourself and others.  I'm sorry I forgot to call, I'm sorry I didn't return your email, I'm sorry I didn't pick up your shirts at the cleaners, I'm sorry I can't help make and

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Knocked Off Your Feet?

Today is one of those days.  A series of unexpected circumstances and challenges accumulated and left me feeling knocked off my feet.  A temptation to stop pushing toward the prize whispered in my ear in the wee hours of the morning.  What "should" I do? What would you do?  What have others done? I'm not

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LOVE > FEAR

LOVE > FEAR I had one of those moments recently.  In a split second, the choice was mine to make.  Would I respond in LOVE or FEAR?  Would I allow the vibrations of LOVE to echo or the haunting grip of FEAR?  It’s late, rainy and chilly. I’m filling up my gas tank in the

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Mujeres Sonadoras

Once upon our time in a land far a way, there were twelve women who shared a dream.  They spoke Quechua,  had no formal education, rarely used money in exchange for goods and services,  never used automobiles, never shopped at grocery stores, transported  goods wrapped in fabrics on their heads , built their homes with

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