Use it or Lose It!

Most of us are familiar with the expression above, right?

I know when I see it, read it or hear it; I always think of one’s giftedness.

(You know, the God-given gifts/talents that are unique to each of us.)

Many times we aren't even aware that we have them.

Sometimes it requires a prompt, of sorts.

Well, I like to believe we can be prompts for one another,

…prompts that help us discover more of what we’ve got to offer each other and the world.

Because when we realize what we’ve got, we’ll use it before we lose it!

Who do you need to prompt today?

I value you and your views so let's communicate!

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Better Than We Are

We all experience…


-     vain imaginations


-     tempting behaviours


-     negative thoughts


-     ferocious fears


-   foolhardy responses


-     and envious brooding

It’s part of our human condition.

But so is the desire to overcome that which doesn’t make us better than we are.

Who or what in particular, helps you to be better than you are?

I value you + your views, so let's communicate!


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Go For Salubrious!

And why not?

If it’s favourable to or promoting health or wellbeing – by all means, right?!

So this year – maybe we should all "go for salubrious" when ever possible.

(Restoratives like, dancing, cycling, walking, jogging, hiking, etc.)


Think fresh and fighting-fit!

It might just lead to a better state of being.

And being in a better state, should help us maintain ourselves and our businesses!

What one thing can you do to "go for salubrious" more often?

I value you and your views, so let's communicate!

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Your Own BFF

You've no doubt heard the acronym BFF (Best Friends Forever), right?

That devoted friend-of-friends who really gets you and what you’re all about.

The one who bigs-you-up and cheers you forward, regardless of.

They’re essential.

But have you ever thought about being your own BFF as well?

I have.

And I’ve decided that I should be kinder, more encouraging , more patient, 
more forgiving - and more considerate to myself.

(And this should certainly help with loving my neighbor better too.) 

ie: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' Mark 12:31  NIV

So regardless of where we’ve been, where we are, or where we’re going…

I hope we remember to be our own best friend forever.

 Queen: "Your My Best Friend"

What kind of BFF are you to yourself?

I value you + your views, so let's communicate!


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Purpose Built Platforms

There’s the lectern at university.

There’s the stage at the show.

There’s the podium at the conference.

And there’s the pulpit at church (... just to name a few).

They’re all purpose-built to tell a story;

...so are the social platforms of the day.

What platform/s do you use to tell your story?

I value you + your views, so let's communicate!

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Shine Baby, Shine!

Have you ever chickened-out of acting-on a personal or professional revelation?

Have you ever had a bright idea and let it sit in the dark?

Have you ever dismissed your epiphany?

It’s. Not. Too. Late.

Turn it on.

All the way.

Be brilliant.

Go for it!

And don't just flicker. Be a bright light and shine baby, shine!

How are you going to "get your shine on" this week?

I value you + your views, so let's communicate!

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Growing Down In 2015

Growing down in 2015?

Yes.

Deep down.

Far enough into the ‘soil of life’ –

…to absorb all the nutrients we require to thrive.

We need to be firmly-rooted + well-grounded.

Because the deeper the roots – the stronger the tree.

It’s what I like to call radicle (root) living.

And it's the 2015 challenge!

What keeps your 'roots' strong?

I value you and your views, so let's communicate!

...and don't be shy, stop by.

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