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‘The Times Are A-Changin’ ‘ … Can You?

We don’t know how to change. People are constantly showing us that they are willing to change, and want to change but they are not sure how to do so. I just had a meeting with Josh, whose boss told … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of the Sherpas – Part 6

I learned so much when we talked with the Sherpas in Nepal. I have been sharing quotes for the last five Mondays, so you can go back and read any you might have missed. This is the final post, for … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of the Sherpas – Part 5

Last week’s quote from the Sherpas was from Karma Sherpa. I just love the name, and I love his cheerful, positive spirit. Here’s more, just like every Monday, about what I learned when we talked with the Sherpas in Nepal: … Continue reading

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How To Be a Friend

How To Be a Friend Is there someone you should reach out to, today? Someone else who just needs a few extra minutes, so they know how you really feel? I had lunch with an old friend today. The last … Continue reading

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The Wisdom of the Sherpas – Part 4

So, welcome back… here we go with another quote from the wisdom of Nepal. Let me share what I learned when we asked our Sherpas about trust and friendship: Karma Sherpa has climbed Kala Patthar, Thorangpas, and Cholapass, all at … Continue reading

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Forgive!

What’s the last thing you did that you should have apologized for? Did you? How did it go? The Sherpas are interesting people. They are BIG forgivers and they hold NO grudges whatsoever. They are in the moment and deal … Continue reading

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Spectacular …

Sometimes, things don’t go the way you want them to. When that happens, are you flexible? Are you cooperative? My best words for you are when something goes your way.  SPECTACULAR….that is unique, special and not in the ordinary.  When … Continue reading

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Mind Shift

Mind Shift #1 My good friend Yenny is a beautiful-kind-loving mother. She’s had so many different choices, decisions and changes lately. For instance, she went to Germany recently for a week long business trip but she didn’t want to leave … Continue reading

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Words

Some of you know that I am a word fanatic. I love words. I believe that simple words can change the world. A pastor friend shared this video that makes my case. This pastor is a brilliant wordsmith himself. A … Continue reading

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Is it sympathy? … or is it empathy?

No matter what people’s behavior may be, they will expect you to understand them.   Sympathy is feeling with or feeling for someone. It is a way of reacting to someone who is suffering. Empathy is a little more than … Continue reading

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