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INSPIRATION: Breathing In Our World
What is inspiration?
Why is it some of us feel inspired and others not? What supports the experience of inspiration? Inspiration comes from the Latin root inspirare, meaning to breathe in.
When we breath in air it expands our lungs, filling [...]
It’s Time To Tell Yourself A Different Story
One of the hardest things to do when faced with a new reality, challenge, or speed bump is to shift the outlook from others to ourselves.
And almost inevitably, the story we’ve been living all along emerges right in our faces.
The story [...]
Welcome To Camp Grace
One summer, my foster sisters and I were sent to camp for four days, though we had no desire at all to go.
I remember our foster parents overjoyed to have the house to themselves in the coming days, and I also remember them having a family reunion [...]
What Else Is Possible?
How excited are you about your life?
Is there anything you want to change? Would finding what else is possible change your life for the better?
Tony Robbins says, If you want better answers, ask better questions!
So what kinds of questions do [...]
Age Is Just A Number
My blog post, “Insurmountable”, listed all the barriers we face in pursuit of our dreams.
For me, age is the most visible as I am coming up on the half century mark.
As the decades have passed, the list of things I believed I was no longer [...]
The Power Of A ‘Thank You’ Note
When I was a little girl, my father would always say that the best part about receiving a gift, was the chance to say, “thank you”.
I never really understood that back then, because sitting down at the dining room table with a box of crayons [...]
5 Good Reasons To Say “YES!”
The journey of Life is ever changing, ever creating, and thriving in forward motion.
It all unfolds, step by divinely prepared step, in any direction you so choose, should you say, “yes”.
Often though, we struggle with our decisions and [...]
Insurmountable?
I watched an interview the other day and a woman said her problems were insurmountable.
This struck me in two ways. First, who in this day and age says insurmountable? We may say impossible, unbeatable, no way, or can’t do it, but insurmountable? [...]
Heart, Beauty And True Confidence: Forget Me Not
Tragedy strikes again.
I was laying down (a rare privilege for me), watching the noon news trying to catch up on what is going on beyond my personal chaos.
Breaking News flashes across the screen. ”Bombs go off at the Boston Marathon”. I [...]
What If An Alien Ate Your Brain?
Or what if an alien biochemically manipulated your brain, wiped your personality from your memory blueprint, and influenced you to act against your own best interests?
How would you know?
As a major Star Trek and Star Wars fan I have taught [...]
Heart, Beauty & True Confidence: When Confidence Takes a Wrong Turn
Confession of a Wal-Mart addict
As much as I hate to admit it, I am a Wal-Mart addict. It’s a shopaholic’s dream world especially if your money is limited. It was our very first outing to shop after the fire. The family had spent a full [...]
The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change
As the Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, says, “The only thing that is constant is change.”
Sometimes, life changes in ways that are barely noticeable in day to day reference. Other times, change storms through our lives in a tidal [...]
Defining Moments
When I explain the kind of work I do to prospects, they look at me like, “Oh my! I had no idea you do this kind of work, Dorit.”
Recently, I had a one-to-one with a potential client who happened to be a wedding photographer. Without [...]
Opportunity Is Like A Bus
One Comes Along Every Ten Minutes.
I had the privilege of seeing Marianne Williamson in Detroit. She was speaking about her book, The Law of Divine Compensation and talked about missed opportunities.
She believes that they are not missed forever, [...]
How I Made Weight Loss Surgery Work For Me – Part 3
The final two personality types.
In Part 1 and 2 of this article, we discussed how important mindset can be in raising your chances of success with weight loss surgery, and how your personality type can affect your chances of success beyond [...]
How I Made Weight Loss Surgery Work For Me – Part 2
So what does your personality type have to do with choosing the type of weight loss surgery that will work for you?
In a word – EVERYTHING!
There are many types of personality assessment systems that offer insight into human behavior and [...]
Calling All Angels! (Yes, that means you.)
When was the last time you saw one? An angel, that is?
“You can sometimes see the angels. Those you can see, hear, touch, learn from, and grow with, are called Earth Angels. They are the Love of God, embodied. Those you cannot see [...]
How I Made Weight Loss Surgery Work For Me – Part 1
It was one of the toughest, yet most rewarding decisions of my life.
It was the decision to stop trying to solve my weight problem on my own and undergo weight loss surgery – and if I had it to do all over again, I’d make the same [...]
Shine Bright Like A Diamond
Diamonds are the most coveted gem on earth.
They are a girl’s best friend, a sign of commitment, royalty and wealth, and a thing of beauty. They don’t start off that way. Misshapen, unrefined, and unattractive, carbon has to undergo extreme [...]
Heart, Beauty And True Confidence: The Blame Game
Passing the buck.
Sometimes we allow others to make us feel completely responsible for the problems in our businesses, friendships, or personal life affairs. The burden of guilt envelops us robbing us of the stamina we need to continue on.
Then [...]
Heart, Beauty And True Confidence: Success In 2013
Success In 2013.
The pens are out and the fresh tablets are ready. We are chugging away at our plans determined to make 2013 the most successful year of them all. Visionary boards are going up. Brainstorming sessions are in full bloom. We are [...]
Have Fun Opening Your Present Today!
The best gift for Valentine’s Day – or any day – is all wrapped up, waiting to be opened.
As we proceed to the Day of Love on February 14th, there are many possibilities: jewelry, red roses, clothes, chocolates, music, a romantic [...]
My Favorite Things – A Mentor
One of my favorite things are mentors.
I speak from both my heart and experience. I would not be where I am today without the input of extraordinary people who invested time and wisdom into my life. Following in their footsteps I have mentored [...]
When Girls Go Hubbly Bubbly!
Hubbly Bubbly.
What was supposed to be a 7-hour hike with a paid guide through the natural beauty and wilderness of Petra, Jordan became a mini-Odyssey when a rather intimidating cave dweller kidnapped me. Or perhaps he seduced me with his nearly [...]
What Advice Would You Give Yourself Long Ago?
I complimented a colleague of mine recently on her icebreaker at a meeting.
She asked everyone to share a quote that has made a lasting impression in our lives. Immediately, the attendees either smiled, laughed, or froze in place at the thought [...]
Looking For Mr. Or Mrs. Right!
A personal success story.
I was in my final year of veterinary school when I joined ChristianMingle and met Jacob, who at the time was 4000 miles overseas inAfghanistan serving with the US Army. Both of us had very busy and stressful schedules [...]
The End Is The Beginning!
The End is Really the Beginning
Just when the caterpillar thinks it is the end of the world, the butterfly knows it is the beginning.
This time of year is normally a time of long darkness and brief light, endings and beginnings, letting go and [...]
New Year’s Revelations
I crossed the threshold from childhood to adulthood when I was 15.
That was the year I discovered New Year’s Resolutions. A new year, a fresh start, a healthy dose of optimism and a fiery determination to rid yourself of anything that interferes [...]
New Year’s Resolutions
The one
11:55 PM, December 31st…Something old.
The New Year’s Eve party roars around family and friends.
“Glad you asked”, replies Kayla. “Mine is probably very popular right about now.”
“Let me guess”, says Khloé. “Please [...]
A Christmas Story: The One
The search begins.
Deep within the isles of a vast toy store, a mom frantically searches for the right one, the one that will bring joy to her little girl and the one everyone else is searching for. She digs and looks and moves and lifts and [...]
Heart, Beauty And True Confidence: Beauty Of Imperfection
The beauty of imperfection
Many people in our society today are over achievers. The burden of excellence somehow rests on our shoulders. We painstakingly strive for perfection in our homes, careers, and families. No matter the circumstance, [...]
You’re Good But Could You Be Great?
My 14-year old son Bryce has played basketball for five years and in that time has always been a starter for whatever team he played on.
He’s fast, he’s tall and he’s strong for his age so he’s been something of a go-to [...]
Heart, Beauty, and True Confidence
A Songbird Sings Again
Kechi was the sole survivor of a Nigerian plane crash. She had 3rd degree burns over much of her body including her face. Her confidence had been robbed by the unfortunate tragedy she suffered. The ability to sing was [...]
What If The Life You Really Want Were Possible?
Dreaming of meeting the love of your life, having financial security, or traveling the world, yet feeling it is impossible?
Well then, welcome to a wonderful group called humanity!
You see, within each of us are secret desires of our heart. [...]
Ever Hear Of JR Martinez?
He was a star before Dancing With The Stars.
We happened to sit at the same table during one of the lunch breaks. He stretched his hand out to me and introduced himself – “JR”. I smiled. I was used to being the one initiating conversation. [...]
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