Have you ever heard the story about the little boy who loved his teddy bear so much that he squeezed and squeezed it until it actually fell into pieces and ceased being a teddy bear? The bear is eventually reassembled full of patches and scars that make him a better bear because he is assembled out of love. This little parable offers a metaphor for life, but what ...Read More

Challenges don't always have to end in a dark place. They can often have many benefits and set you up for more.   (more…)

"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny."   -Unknown Last time we started exploring how to live a regret-free life. This starts by embracing your mistakes, learning from past wrongs, and creating new thought patterns. Doing those things sets you ...Read More

I recently made a wonderful new friend who is a fellow author and blogger, and she even lives right here in Dallas, Texas. Because she lives in the same town we've had the fortunate experience to meet. Her name is Lane Morris Buckman, and she writes a blog about Women Worth Knowing. In her posts, Lane explores what makes a woman tick, what makes her feel valuable, and ...Read More

How many of us get going in a routine that churns day in and day out. We do this at home and at work. With all the little changes in every day life, a routine can be quite comforting. In other areas like your exercise routine, your relationships, or your work habits, routines might prove to be detrimental over the long run. How?  If you're always maintaining the ...Read More