Category Archives: Fear

Out of the Closet with Both Feet!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Florence

One of my New Year Resolutions was to start to open my metaphorical closet door. I vowed to slowly open that door and reveal a little bit more to the world and let a little bit more of the world … Continue reading →

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Time to Release Our Fears and Manifest Change and Greatness

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Lydia

It’s a new year.  That means a lot of different things to each of us.  Primarily it means leaving another year behind, but more importantly getting a fresh start on something new.  Here is an exercise I go through each … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Hide?

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Lydia

I grew up in a small Midwestern town during a time when kids played outside at night and parents felt safe letting us do our thing without a lot of supervision.  When it got dark enough, we would all gather … Continue reading →

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Ch-Ch-Changes!

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Florence

This morning I woke up singing “ch-ch-ch changes”! Change is in the air. Those who know me best know that I am a creature of habit. I like to know that this happens, then this, then this and so on. … Continue reading →

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Sometimes the “Out” is Really the “In”…

Posted on May 18, 2011 by Florence

My son is in the third grade. Last week he had his field day and now he is gearing up for summer vacation. Can you say flashbacks? As I was helping him getting ready for school this morning I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Oh… The Places We Go.

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Lydia

I spent the past few days with my Mom in the mountains of Northern Arizona.  It was a great visit, but I could tell she was distracted.  She won’t say anything (I attribute that to our German heritage.), but it’s … Continue reading →

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Faith or Fear? I Choose Faith.

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Lydia

I am having a hard time believing these days.  It’s not that I have a lack of faith in God, but rather what lies ahead for me on my path.  A friend told me that my lack of faith in the future … Continue reading →

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The Finger is Officially Holstered!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Florence

Destiny.  Purpose.  Life path.  Can you tell what’s been on my mind?  Last week I was talking to my, um, well, we’ll just call her my “adviser” for the sake of argument.  I call her when I need some clarity … Continue reading →

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What It Really Means to Give Back

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Lydia

This morning, I sat next to a woman I don’t recall meeting before … but I know I have.  We were watching our sons play baseball and were a little distracted by our own conversation.  Somehow we got on the … Continue reading →

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The Race Is On…

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Florence

I recently spent a week in the mountains with my husband and son.  It was cathartic, beautiful and enchanting as only the mountains can be and it was just what we needed: fresh air, time away from computers and phones … Continue reading →

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