Joseph Campbell is well known for writing about the hero’s journey and how it relates to everyday life. His model has been used by authors, speakers, in corporate programs, as part of defining a spiritual path and more for inspiration and to motivate the achievement of a goal or result. Most notably, many movies follow […]
I can’t imagine how incredibly restorative time alone for Marilyn would have been. As an international celebrity, you would expect her batteries to be drained, constantly. But what if you aren’t an international celebrity? Doesn’t matter. We ALL need time to refill, refuel and recharge! Being alone, even for 5-10 minutes a day to soak
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Hey Chris, I need a backbone…got a spare? No seriously, I’m struggling with something that I hope you can help me with. I feel so good about the fact that I can, finally, say “no” when needed. I was a bit of a doormat and discovered that it’s just not the end of the world
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It’s an interesting question to ponder. When we fear something might happen, we lose sight of the fact that we can… Hope that something else can happen. Now I know that this isn’t a thought we can reach for immediately. Fear tends to put us in a dark place that allows in few, if any,
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I’m sure you’re as busy as ever now that the world is opening up again. And yet I wonder if that’s pent up energy or business as usual for you. Either way, may I invite you to look deeper at what’s happening in your life, your world and ask a “simple” question… Where’s the gift
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Hello Chris, You know, I can just be a dynamo and get a ton of things done in a short amount of time. I often amaze myself at my focus and determination. But there are times, I’ll tell you, that I feel like the couch is calling my name and I have no choice but
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Whether I’m working with a client, talking to a co-worker or surfing some of the self improvement groups in FB, I often encounter people who think that life is a “problem.” And…that the problem is completely outside of them and out of their control. I understand that approach to dealing with problems, but that thinking
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When we find ourselves at a crossroads, choice is the next step forward. How often do we make a choice to avoid something vs. hoping the choice brings us a more powerful future. May this serve you, as a reminder of where your choices can take you. Provided, that you choose from a place of
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I usually reserve Sunday posts for Conversations that I have with you and those who write in. However, not only is today special (It’s my birthday — whoo hoo), it’s also the end of what has been a personal struggle with self sabotage in a project I participated in. I knew when the project was
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How many experiences have you looked back at with regret? I can tell you that there are only a handful in my life…and they mostly revolve around love…but that’s a story for another day. I love how Twain gives us an easy “pass” on those regrets that just bring a smile to your face. Just
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