Whose Shoulders are You Standing On?

When I began writing the acknowledgment page for my dissertation, I found myself reflecting on one of my favorite quotes. Mahatma Gandhi said, “Be the change that you

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Discover the Purpose for Which You Were Made

[guestpost]Discover the Purpose for Which You Were Made, by John C. Maxwell ~ Adapted from John C. Maxwell’s new book Intentional Living[/guestpost] I’m convinced that most people want

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‘Tis the season to be jolly

Yes, it’s Christmas time. Schools are preparing to close, people are scheduling their vacations, and the malls are full of people trying to buy the perfect gift. It is

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Everything You Want in Life Requires Intentionality

Graduation is a very important day for students, families, friends and school personnel. It is recognition of success. Graduation validates our hard work and commitment. It is especially

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Surprise People with How Much They Matter

Are birthdays important in your household? When I was young, my sisters and I would count down to our birthday. We would make a list and remind every

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Partner with a Friend to Make a Difference

After I retired from the military, I found myself wondering what was I going to do with the rest of my life… I found myself asking questions like,

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Intentional Acts of Kindness

When our children were young, we would remind them to be nice to others. I would use the same quote my mother would say to me, “If you

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Be the First to Help

I recently went to the doctor because I was suffering from a minor ailment. Now, before I go any further let me explain something; I don’t like going

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Serve Your Family First

When our children were young, we established routines to help our household run smoothly. As you can imagine, managing the schedules of five children and two working adults

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How to Attract Others to Your Purpose

[guestpost]How to attract others to your purpose, by John C. Maxwell ~ Adapted from John C. Maxwell’s new book Intentional Living[/guestpost] Most people want to live a success

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