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10/07/2024

The devastation in the western part of NC, SC, GA, TN, and others is impossible to understand and comprehend. Winter will be here sooner than we realize and these people need help. Help rebuilding, help with basic supplies that we take for granted everyday. Consider giving to efforts that are directly impacting the community. Any and all donations help.

Along with Samaritan's Purse, I have contributed here.

Please consider giving today.

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10/01/2024

I cried last night. Some of my tears were of sheer gratitude, others for the loss and devastation that people are experiencing just an hour or so west of me.

As a Florida girl who lived there for 20 years, hearing that a tropical storm was heading towards North Carolina didn't worry me much. Normally, storms this far inland are dying down. But seeing Hurricane Helene take a turn towards the mountains was something I still cannot put into words.

The devastation is heartbreaking. Towns gone. People, pets, livestock lost. Roads and bridges washed away or destroyed.
Before I lived in Florida I resided in Virginia. My house was nestled between the Appalachian and Blue Ridge mountains. It was beautiful, serene, and just amazing. When winter came we were always nervous about storms that would come over the mountain because they often would not have enough force to move over the next, and our town would be pummeled with snow. Our neighbors in Northern Virginia, less than 60 miles from us would only get a few inches.

Where our house was road services would not come clear our path, it was up to our neighbors to get out, help one another and serve each other to dig our way to the main road.

We lived just a few miles from West Virginia. I have been on those mountain roads built on the side of the mountain. The bridges that are secure but are bringing you passage over the river. How cell service would easily dissipate due to the lack of towers and the way the mountains were formed.

Even in all our wisdom and technology, we cannot beat nature. It will forever do exactly as it wants.

The people in these affected areas need:

‣ Our help
‣ Our prayers
‣ Our resources
‣ Most of all, our kindness

I cannot fathom the thoughts of those who would say this was God's doing to wipe out people who don't believe as they do, or that anyone deserved this. I cannot understand complaints about vacation refunds when entire locations no longer exist.

I do not understand this world sometimes.

But gratitude, it changes things.

I am so grateful that the storm did not hit us. I am grateful that I have the ability to help. I am grateful that my family is safe and we are not facing total loss. The storm could have easily devastated my town.

I am grateful for the men and women on the scene doing anything they can to help.

If you can consider donating today to the Salvation Army, American Red Cross, Save the Children, Samaritan’s Purse, or any other organization that you choose to. It does not have to be monetary. Consider donating your time, your possessions. Even your local organizations can use your help regardless of where you live.

When you can, stop and pray for those effected.

While you can, take a moment to be grateful for all that you have. Hug those close to you, love those in your life, and treat people with the compassion and care you would want to receive if this was you.

In hope and prayer, 💖

09/07/2024

What’s a new skill or hobby you would like to learn this year?

08/02/2024

Life has a funny way of teaching us lessons, doesn't it?

The other day, I was on my usual morning walk - you know, the one where I'm that woman in the Panthers cap, headphones on, probably singing a bit too loudly and definitely talking back to my podcast. I'm sure I'm quite the sight for my neighbors!

As I was strolling down this familiar path, lost in my own world, BAM! 💥A low-hanging branch caught me right in the face. Laughing it off (and shaking off the rainwater), I kept going... only to walk into another branch seconds later!

Now, the old me would have been mortified. I might have used this as an excuse to give up on my walks altogether. But something's changed in me, and I didn't even realize it until that moment.

You see, I've been doing this work on myself for a while now. Taking small steps, making little choices each day. And somehow, without even noticing, I've made incredible progress.

That's the thing about personal growth - it often happens so gradually that we don't see it until we're faced with a challenge. And there I was, laughing off my clumsiness instead of letting it derail me.

I've learned that:

💫 Each step forward makes the next one easier.
💫 Setting one boundary makes it simpler to set the next.
💫 Saying yes to myself becomes more natural with practice.
💫 Forgiveness truly does bring freedom.
💫 Choosing peace over chaos invites more calm into my life.

All these small choices and steps have built something wonderful - a foundation that helps me stand strong when life throws its curveballs (or branches).

I may never outgrow being a bit of a klutz, but I can tell you this: the woman I am today is strong, clear-minded, at peace, and genuinely enjoying life - unexpected branches and all.

So here's to progress, no matter how small or ungraceful. Here's to laughing at ourselves and keeping on, even when we stumble.

Because every step forward is a victory, and you never know how far you've come until life gives you a chance to see it.

05/21/2024

Soul Glow-Up 💥

I used to work at a place hyped on "Transformation Tuesday" - flaunting pics of women's physical glow-ups over time. All about the outer bodily vibes, not the inner work. 💯 While I'm not knocking getting your fitness on, something deeper felt missing to me. A soul connection.

Because true lasting transformation? It radiates from that soul-yearning inside us. A sense that something is incomplete, off. We might not admit it, but we crave more richness within.

In this social media era, surface-level glow-ups are easy. We become masters at curating our persona, image, perceived lifestyle . But behind the pretty masks? Parts of us still feel dimly lit, yearning for greater fulfillment.

Authentic growth starts internally - by asking ourselves why we truly want to evolve. What elevated version are we craving to become, and for what deeper purpose? How will this solve what's missing in our lives? Getting clear on our core intentions is 🔑

Once we tune into those soul-callings, the outer transformations naturally bloom from that sacred space. True metamorphosis sparks first in the heart and mind. And this Mental Health Awareness Month is a vibe check - what internal glow-ups could you pursue for a healthier sense of self?

Are there unconscious blocks keeping you from fully committing - to your wellbeing, relationships, career leaps? An unexplainable void you can't name? Maybe the missing piece is looking inward, not out, for your next level.

As Romans 12:2 guides: "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind." When we transform from the inside first, our outsides align in radiance.

So let's celebrate not just body goals this year, but whole soul awakening glow-ups. What deep callings are you finally answering for your rebirth? The world is waiting for you to radiate that signature soul fire. 🔥

05/20/2024

Today is HR Appreciation Day, and I'm honored to celebrate the hard-working HR professionals who are the backbone of successful organizations.

To the trusted advisors and partners, guiding businesses through the multifaceted world of human resources.

Those whose missions are to empower companies by providing strategic HR solutions that cultivate positive workplace cultures, attract and retain top talent, and ensure full compliance.

The ones that are passionate about creating environments where employees thrive and businesses flourish.

Together, we are building a future where people are truly the driving force behind organizational success.

Thank you!

04/25/2024

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04/18/2024

Confession…. I watch the same stuff repeatedly.

Usually, I am wrapped up in the characters or storyline. Sometimes I completely miss or forget parts of the story. I know how the story ends yet will often forget so many of the details.

It doesn’t matter how many times I rewatch a show, I ALWAYS see something new, a nuance I missed before OR that came to play a major part later in the story. A foreshadowing of things to come.

I have always had this need to dig deeper and understand things at a different level. This plays a key role into the type of leader I have become.

When I am working with a person or a project, I am not so quick to draw an instant conclusion on the story being presented in front of me. I take my time to learn who the person is, watch the project develop, see how things play out. I take time to dig in.

Digging in requires patience and it requires an investment into the person, project, situation with an openness to understand and learn all you can before drawing a conclusion. Digging in takes time.

When you dig in with your team, you can...

🌟 learn their story (reason, goals, purpose) and understand more

🌟 develop an open dialogue

🌟 work on their character (personal) development with them, areas for growth

🌟 sense habits or behaviors that are a foreshadowing of future issues (or successes)

🌟 create an atmosphere of collaboration

Any of these things will bring success to your team, your projects, your businesses. But, my favorite part about digging in, is sometimes you can create change.

Just by...

🌟 paying closer attention

🌟 watching and listening

🌟 showing kindness and grace

🌟 engaging in a meaningful way

All these things that can change the course of a life, things that can make a difference.

In my own life there have been those that took time, dug in and paid attention. People that understood the patterns of my life did not equal my outcome. People that showed me kindness and a new ending for my story. A life forever changed.

May we all learn to dig in and help others change the stories of their lives, through our patience, our kindness, our compassion, and our willingness to dig in. 👣

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04/17/2024

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