As we approach the first days of 2020, we’re not only about to write the opening pages of a new year, but also a new decade. My wish for you is that your life in 2020 is filled with vision, passion, and purpose. And you don’t need a lot of these to make a profound […]
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Gratitude isn’t an attitude. Gratitude is a choice.
It’s November, which means we’re all thinking about Thanksgiving and focusing on what we’re grateful for. But gratitude shouldn’t be limited to our once-a-year homage to the almighty turkey and manic shopping behaviors. You’ve heard the clichéd line about having an “attitude of gratitude.” But gratitude is more than an attitude. Gratitude is a lifestyle […]
How I went from hating myself to loving myself
How could I be so stupid? Why can’t I get it right? Who am I kidding? I’ll never be able to do that. Why bother. Any of these thoughts sound familiar? If so, like myself, you struggle with self-hatred. But what does it mean to love yourself? And, is self-love even biblical? In The Gifts […]
Learning to connect with God so you can connect with yourself
As I sit with clients and reflect on my own story, I’ve come to realize that most of us don’t know who we are. And when we don’t know who we are, we become vulnerable to toxic relationships and destructive behaviors. Mistakenly, we base our worth on our performance, our perfection, our appearance, and what […]
The Secret to Creating Change in Your Life
The calendar says it’s September. Daydreams of cooler temperatures and long walks in your new boots as you sip a pumpkin spice latte drift through your mind. Meanwhile, you are sweating because even though the calendar may tell you it’s fall, it still feels like summer here in the South. Many of us wish for […]