“So, Jen, I keep dreaming about being a cat. What does that mean?” As a counselor, I get asked to interpret dreams all the time. And it always makes me laugh. There is no science to interpreting dreams. Those dream symbol dictionaries that people buy are just for entertainment. They contain no …
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Living the Significant Life with Purpose, Passion and Desire – Part 3 (Jory Fisher & Karen Hirsch)
Success happens to you; significance happens through you. Jory and Karen explore two of twelve principles from the book, Living the Significant Life - 12 Principles for Making a Difference, for those who are hungry for more than the traditional definition of success. This episode will be a …
Ask the Right Questions to Solve the Real Problems (Julie Fleming, JD)
Questions lie at the heart of most every business. Whenever you engage with clients or customers, you’re probably careful to ask clear questions to elicit the specific information you need to accomplish your client’s objectives. As a life coach, you want to know what your client’s values are. As a …
Solitude and Silence (Joann Blewett)
Henri Nouwen, beloved writer and theologian, remarked “Silence is the place of the great struggle and the great encounter—the struggle against the compulsions of the false self and the encounter with the loving God who offers himself as a substance of the new self.” A beautiful image that …
Stop the Busyness and Listen (Guest Blogger Rev. Larry Davies)
"Come away with Me for a while. The world, with its nonstop demands can be put on hold. Most people put Me on hold, rationalizing that someday they will find time to focus on Me. But the longer people push Me into the background of their lives, the harder it is for them to find Me." -- Jesus …
Do You Need More Hours In The Day? (Guest Blogger Mike Van Vranken)
I recently caught myself verbalizing the excuse: “I don’t have enough time.” I had surmised there were not enough hours to complete a certain project. I immediately heard from the Holy Spirit within me. God put the thought in my heart that he created the twenty-four hour cycle we call a day to give …
10 Common Mistakes Business Owners Make – Part 5, Not Documenting Rights (Guest Blogger Leah Barteld Clague, Esq.)
Photo by Flickr (Ed Donahue) With the start of a new year fresh in our minds, it is an opportune time to step back and not only set up your personal resolutions, but resolutions and goals for your business. What business goals have you set for 2014? Perhaps a good goal would be to incorporate …