UNCOVERING WHAT IS IMPORTANT

Relationships are what life is about, isn't it?

They can fill us up or tear us down. We live in interesting times in the sense that our connection to one another has drastically changed with the dawn of social media apps, texting and messaging one another.   Spending quality time in person may even seem quite retro to some as we shift our attention span to small bite sized communications.

At the same time, there has never been a time where authenticity and knowing that you are aligned in what you say and what you do has never been more important.

Relationships take work. Whether it is your marriage, your children, your team, your community etc..   Take time to invest into those people who need you and you need in return.   In focusing your time and effort on growing those relationships, you will find out what is important and uncover new understanding of those you care about.

Relationships are never a waste of time when acted upon with the right intent.

LEADERSHIP THROUGH SERVICE

Did you know the main person usually standing in the way between fulfilling your dreams and where you are right now is You?

Many many years ago my husband and I made the decision to go and serve the world wherever we were planted. If that meant moving, so be it, as long as we were doing work that mattered.  We collectively decided to say "yes" and ask God to use our talents and our gifts accordingly and to provide opportunities to be of service.  The last 16 years have brought incredible experiences, opportunities and of course learning and refining for us as individuals and as a family. Sometimes easy and yes, sometimes challenging.  Sometimes frustrating and many more times joyful and fulfilling. All of it worth throughout the journey so far has offered many lessons and a myriad of memories.

Isaiah 6:8 "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?" And I said, "Here am I. Send me!"

All it takes to start is the willingness to say Yes and then the obedience to take action.
The best leadership skills you will ever learn is to be of service to others.

YOUR LIFE AS AN ORCHESTRA

Consider your life as a wonderfully appointed orchestra.

One that is made up of many different people who, at different times, make their entrance and exit in their own special way. At the end of the day each person plays a unique part, some longer and some shorter, in the beautiful symphony called "Your Life".

When we allow God to orchestrate those people, situations and scenarios, the result is a sound that is perfectly written for each one of us.

Trust God's perfect timing to bring the people we need in our life at the right time for the right purpose. Those people create moments that when pulled together in the bigger picture, result in a moving symphonic sound that is uniquely ours.  A fully conducted movement that seamlessly flows from one tempo to another and somewhere along the way, we can understand that the difficult times were part of the deep beauty of this symphony.

When we choose to appoint God as the ultimate conductor of life, that is when amazing moments happen. When our breathe is taken away and we are moved beyond words;  through an emotional journey that drives deep understanding, gratitude and aligns our faith with the One who has made all and directs all.

You don't have to understand it all but you do have to trust in the process.  As it is in the process of life that results in what size orchestra will be appointed for your specially written symphony.

Imagine what the sound would be?

FINDING PEACE

Sometimes we get so busy that the clutter in our head and the overthinking, the worrying and the anxiety gets so heavy.   You know those days when everything is piled up and you can make excuses for everything and anything that is not going your way.

When we finally happen upon those precious moments of peace, a quiet knowing or realization has a way of bringing understanding to our respective situation.

Do not underestimate the power and clarity that stillness brings.   Those are the defining moments where reinvention and rejuvenation happen.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Dedicated to those that are struggling with life.

Sometimes knowing that you are not alone is 90% of the battle.  Believing with others and spending time with them during their time of need may not seem much to you but may mean the world to the person receiving it.

THOSE SERENDIPITOUS MOMENTS

Do you ever have those times where you worry about finances, work, health only to find out that in the end it was nothing to worry about anyway?

Or wondering how it is all going to work out and then it all seemingly does?

There are miracles that happen all around us.  Those things that just pop up and are serendipitous. Those things you can't really explain but you are sure happy that they just "showed up".

There are many miracles that happen and learning to see and understand that they are not always big.  It is a series of little things that happen along the way that once you start noticing, you will live a life with more gratitude and peace.

Trusting in the miracle of life can be an adventure. Are you up for it?