As a child, every Saturday morning was full of watching cartoons. One of my favorites was Popeye. After gaining strength by eating a can of spinach, he could lift heavy weights without effort and solve any problem that came his way. When we explore job opportunities, one topic may be identifying our strengths. Some businesses …
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“Your Mind is a Garden …”
I came across this thought-provoking quote in a gift store and wanted to share it with you. Our Connections Challenge: Upon what do you meditate? How do you focus your mind?
Treasured Heirlooms
Sometimes I can get lost in the past by thinking of personal and professional experiences, continued education, cultivated skills, accomplishments, and successes. If I’m not careful, they can easily become inappropriate precious treasures. However, they only bring temporary happiness. The thrill lasts for a short while until it’s time to move on to the next …
An Example to Follow
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Thank you so much for joining us! Many organizations utilize programs focusing on mentoring or coaching. Seasoned professionals spend months or years guiding and developing their protégés to be great leaders. Together, they share life experiences, dreams, and goals. Together, they progress the path while reaching markers and providing encouragement …
Blessings in Boldness
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Thank you so much for joining. Today's blog is more personal and out of my comfort zone; I hope you enjoy and are blessed. Recently, I did something I don’t normally do. Something out of my comfort zone. And sometimes we just have to take a step of faith. Background: …
Boldness Outside the Comfort Zone
There are times man enters a place that produces fear or feelings of insecurity and anxiety. These reactions may be due to a lack of knowledge, a lack of confidence, or the unknown. We have stepped outside of the place we call ... The Comfort Zone. We have all been there or will be at …
Follow the Leader
Welcome to Faith Connections Friday! Follow the Leader is a popular children’s game in which the designated leader does an action, and the followers mimic (or imitate) the action. The follower places a trust in the leader to guide them in a way best leading them to the desired destination. The leader has to know …