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Sunday's miracle
I want to thank everybody for their prayers last night. I just couldn’t stand staring at the ceiling in fear anymore, and just coming to ask for your help allowed me to get some rest. Thank you. Instead of focusing on that adversity right now, I want to share my experience from the Dallas ½ marathon. It was definitely not what I was expecting – and it was an amazing, miraculous and transformative experience. Realize that ...Prayers needed
It's rare for me to have trouble sleeping. I just can't seem to calm my mind tonight.My finances have been a house of cards for a while now. Unfortunately that house of cards is collapsing. Barring a financial miracle in the next two weeks I will probably lose my apartment. I have no idea what lies ahead on that path. I admit it, there's fear there. I've done my best to just trust it all in God's hands but I am scared.I'd appreciate prayers tonig...A life changing
So many things in my life are still in flux. I make that statement, and I realize how much stress that would have caused me just a few months ago. Today, I’m peacefully and gratefully enjoying the journey. I shared some glimpses of one possible future with my accountability partner this morning. It’s exciting to have possibilities open up – and it’s frightening to not know where this path is really taking me. There&...Joyful check-in
I still have a number of things swimming in my head from Dallas that are being sorted. I’m filled this morning with joy and gratitude. Today was my first morning back to meditation in a couple of weeks. I had been struggling with it – it seemed the more I needed it (stress, frustration and poor focus) the more difficult it was to do. Thanks to Debby (CreatingGoodness) and her help in Dallas, plus reading through assignment 8 a c...Assignment 8
I am learning that proper planning ahead of time helps me overcome procrastination so I'm scheduling my meditation practice this week on these days and times: Tuesday through Friday at 7:15 a.m., Saturday at 6:45 Three convenient, comfortable spaces where I can sit quietly and comfortably to meditate, without interruptions are: My green recliner and/or living room floor, ECA (my church) between services or during administrative hours, and t...The Dallas Experience
Wow, what an incredible weekend it’s been! There is a recap in the works (though I’m sure I’ll leave something out) but for now all I can say is that it was amazing. If you couldn’t make it, you were still there in our thoughts and prayers. I tried to tell my mom about it when my plane landed and the only words I could find were “life-changing”. She asked if it was that different from Denver and I had a h...My runners' journey
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about my journey. Specifically my journey as a runner, but the fact is that my running has paralleled my life in many ways over the past year. My growth as a runner has been an integral part of my growth as a father and as a man. It sounds a bit sentimental to put it in those terms, but it is how I feel. As I type I’m sitting on an airplane over central Alabama on the way to Dallas, TX to visit wi...Not this time, bud!
My only regret at the Denver event was that I had forgotten my camera. Well, not this time! Camera is packed, my daughter & I are having breakfast, and then we're headed to the airport! Can't wait to see y'all!...The personality assessment
Yesterday was “Thirsty Thursday” at work – this is a once a month continuing education seminar held at one of the metro-area club locations. One of the topics included tuning in to various personality types (particularly with prospective clients) and communicating. The trainer that led the discussion had us participate in a personality profile exercise which placed us into one of 4 categories named for animals. Of the 20-som...Where is my mindset?
It’s snowing here in north-metro Atlanta again, and I need to get my head on straight. Don’t get me wrong, I’m taking the right steps for the most part. I’ve just become aware that in the past several days my mindset has not been where it should be. Yesterday is a prime example. I gathered my tax paperwork, and I plugged the numbers into one of the free tax software packages. Assuming that it’s correct, I owe ...And I'm back!
After a week with very limited internet, I’m very excited to say I’m back online with all of you. It was a long week not having the ability to connect the way I’d been used to doing. It really brought home how much I’ve come to lean on the community. I stayed on track pretty well in terms of nutrition and exercise (those are becoming second nature) but my mindset sure missed all of you. I also passed a couple of big m...Connectivity issues
I hate that it's hurting my t.com time, but I am experiencing technical difficulties with my internet connection. I'm doing well, it's just going to be a couple of days until I am back online other than on my phone. Don't worry! I'm not missing or off the wagon!...What you focus on, expands
What you focus on expands. The last two days have been a very clear example of this in my life, and I’m sorry to say it hasn’t been a positive focus. Assignment 7 is well timed for me in order to shift that focus. Monday I walked in the door for closeout at work expecting a rough day – my morning lineup of appointments had already cancelled due to weather forecasts (it wound up being cold but beautifully clear) and because I ...Finding my positive day
Today is mid-month closeout at work and I'm working to find my positive mindset for the day.Closeout means today is the last day of business for the pay-period and for the first half of the month. Because I've not yet reached 50% of my monthly revenue goal I'll be working extended hours today. I felt really good about today when I left over the weekend because I had some very good potential appointments scheduled. Unfortunately because we're expe...Assignment 6, positive mindset
Assignment #6 Worksheet: Positive Mindset Three examples of uncertain thoughts I have experienced so far in this challenge process which have caused me to delay or procrastinate: 1) All these good things can’t last – bad things have to be right around the corner. 2) I’m really not worthy of such amazing changes. 3) It doesn’t matter to anybody else if I eat clean, or give the process my best effort. Three new, empower...Noisy shoes and roller coasters
Yesterday I posted about not being sure how to trust the positive in my life right now. I received some amazing input from all corners in this community, and I’m very grateful for all the responses. Two of the replies really struck me – in a wonderfully powerful way. First was a comment on my page from an old friend in this community. He asked very simply whether I was afraid of the noise when the shoe drops or if I was afraid of hav...Peeking around corners
I have a confession to make. My life has been coming up roses lately. I’m not saying that to pat myself on the back. I’m pointing it out to help set the mental stage. 2008 was a rough year that ended on an all-time low. 2009 was an amazing year of growth and development but also strain and struggle. I’m grateful for both experiences. They’ve both led to where I am, and who I am. 2010 has, in the first 39 days, been an...swimming thoughts
I'm finding it difficult to blog this week. I get started just fine, but then end up deleting whatever I've typed when it just doesn't feel "right" to me. I've got some things swimming around in my mind, I just haven't figured out how to put it to type. When I do, I'm sure it'll be an e-novel! LOL I do tend to get long winded when I write about things I feel passionately. In the mean time, I'm just going to share how much I love all of you and ho...Writer's block
Sorry folks, just not a lot to say today! LOLOh- I do want to share a funny story from yesterday. There was a conversation here on t.com about Brazillian coffee, and I decided I wanted to try some. I'm a self-declared coffee-ist (I'd rather not drink any than take a sip of bad coffee). Well... one of my clients is Brazillian, and I mentioned it to her. I told her that when she reaches her weight loss goal and visits Brazil at the end of the year ...Assignment 5
Assignment #5 Worksheet: The Community ConnectionThree people I can count on for unconditional, nonjudgmental support throughout my Transformation are:1) Clarissa2) Coach Stoney3) NicoleSomeone I can call at 3:00 AM if I need to talk or share something which is weighing on my heart is: Nic & NicoleSomeone who is working to achieve their transformation goals whom I can count on to keep me accountable, in a caring and respectful way, and encour...Tristen
