Grit, Grace and the Wise, Modern Woman

It is not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives...

Grit and Grace Part 2 Persistence = Why

The basic characteristics of grit are valor, persistence, resilience, excellence (instead of perfection), and compassion. We’ve talked a little about valor.  Remember, standing up to that thing in your life that is so hard that it feels like it might crush you? Yeah,...

I.N.S.P.I.R.E.D. Self-care The Creator-based® Way

I.N.S.P.I.R.E.D. Self-care, the Creator-based® Way Last month we talked about ‘Inspired Goals,’ or goals that feel immediate, narrow, strong, precise, inspired, experienced, and declared.  This month we continue by talking about self-care in that same inspired way.  ...

Creator-based® Commotion

Creator-based® Commotion Does it feel like our whole world is in commotion right now?  There are so many things changing and happening at once!  At my house, it’s family coming and going, job and relationship changes, and then there are Christmas preparations,...