When is a stick not a stick? When's it's a stick bug! Is this deception, or brilliant survival tactic? If you take a moment to think about it, a stick bug can be an effective life coach! People can be like a stick bug, appearing to be one thing when, in fact, they're another. Generally, as a society we hate it when someone is "fake," and, ... Continue Reading »
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A Ship Is Always Safe At Shore, But That Is NOT What It Is Built For
Do you know what you were built for? Can you be who you are, if who you are is never tested? We are made by our experiences; we are built by where we've been. Our experiences prepare us for where we're yet to go. What is that next step you're not taking yet? Is there someone you need to talk to, some issue you need to discuss, but you don't? Is ... Continue Reading »
Are You Afraid ‘Cuz It’s Fearful, Or Is It Fearful ‘Cuz You’re Afraid?
Have you ever gotten so caught up in fear that you reacted without thinking and ended up actually causing a bad thing to happen, that never would have happened, if only you had just been able to get a grip on your emotions? Fear can distort your perception of reality as fast as standing in front of a Fun House mirror. If not handled properly, fear ... Continue Reading »
A Tattoo Detour: From Battle-Scarred to Beautiful Work of Art, Inside and Out!
For 15 years I was disfigured. Today, I'm a masterpiece of beauty, inside and out, thanks to the empowering miracle of the ancient art of tattoo. I never wanted a scar and never dreamed I would ever want a tattoo. Now, I'm thankful for the detour that opened up my life and spirit in ways I'd never imagined possible. I had a scar, a big, ugly, ... Continue Reading »
Who Are You? Part 2: How Ethics Tailor the Best Fit for You
As we explored in last week's post, Who Are You? Part 1: How Values Shape Your Morality, in general, who you are is defined by the relationship between how you feel about the things you value (your morality), and how you choose to act on those feelings and values (your ethics). Morality + Ethics = You. This formula gives a basic shape to your ... Continue Reading »
Treasuring the Fierce Fabulous in You
Special Note: This week's post is by Guest SagaciDiva Dr. Julia Overton-Healy, who runs the Beth Robinson Judson Leadership Center at Alfred University, NY. Dr. Overton-Healy recounts a moment that made clear for her how often we bury the treasured achievements we experience in the everyday and offers a tool you can use to see the fierce fabulous ... Continue Reading »