Growing Your Beautiful Life

Category: Personal Growth


Illustrate to Motivate!

In my studies on human behavior – and in my personal-development journey – I have learned that there are three main learning styles:  Visual (seeing), Auditory (hearing), and Kinesthetic (doing).  Most people have a preference for one or another, or…

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The Authentic Starting Line

The dream started back around 1995, and what I remember most was the bright red color of blood. I could see it all day so vividly that I could barely focus on work. That’s when I first investigated dream symbols….

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Who Am I? Part 1

“I want to ask you a question,” my father said. “I hope you won’t be insulted.” “Sure. Go ahead,” I responded, curious about what would come next. I was visiting him in his Florida home; we hadn’t seen each other…

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All or Nothing

Have you ever had a thought that just would not leave you alone?  Seriously.  You think the thought, and then you think, “Hmm, that’s interesting,” and then you go back to doing the dishes or singing the song that’s playing…

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Love Wins!

Wishing you all a blessed Easter! Jesus has done the work to reconcile us all to God. You are not alone! Love wins! So let not your heart be troubled. Neither let it be afraid. God works in all things for…

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Your D. N. A.

Most of you have learned about DNA in the genetics section of biology class.  As I understand it, our DNA contains genetic information about who we will grow to be physically: How our cells will grow and divide.  That’s not the…

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Your Voice, Your Song

Your voice is your instrument. Sing!

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Authentic Responsibilities: You’re Not Psychic?!

You might remember Coach Michelle Hill who was a guest blogger during the Beyond Resolutions series.  I’m recommending her most recent blog post (and, actually, the whole series) regarding “Authentic Responsibilities.”  You can access this post and the others in…

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Toolbox for Life

Toolboxes. We all need ’em.  Traditionally, toolboxes have been men’s territory: a gift sure to bring a smile! Load it up with tools for the house and the car. Wrenches, hammers, electric screwdriver, nuts-n-bolts – you name it! And repair…

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SMART is Beautiful!

I love when things fit together.  Here we are, learning to grow our BEAUTIFUL lives, and Coach Laura Link shows up to teach about SMART goals, and I realize once again that SMART IS BEAUTIFUL! Back in December, I created…

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