How to Be Happy With Others

March 31, 2011

Photo credit: Grafixar from morguefile.com Last week we talked about how to be happy with your self. This is the most important key to loving other people, having successful relationships and just being nice to have around. The key is to first be happy inside without expecting other people to MAKE you happy. But what […]

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How to Be Happy With Your Self

March 29, 2011

“I just want to know how to be HAPPY!” This is the request those of us in the people-building business  get more than any other. “How to be Happy.” I’ll never forget the time I was just 15 years old. I was completely obsessed with my boyfriend, who I thought brought me great happiness. The […]

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The Power of Commitment for Your God-given Potential

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So I made this video late last night, straight from the gym as I was thinking about the power that COMMITMENT brings to our lives. It's our 21st wedding anniversary, and for the first time ever, Mr. Parris (The Sailor) and I are apart for a whole year. Whatever you put your hand to, I […]

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How to Soar When Your Dreams Have Crashed

February 25, 2011

Have you ever been frustrated and wondered how to recapture your dreams? I sure have. I think most of us get frustrated once in a while. Every time I think about extreme frustration, I remember a day in high school when a friend of mine shared his exasperation… It was Springtime of my senior year […]

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The Panic of Having No Clarity

February 23, 2011

I had not seen my oldest sister Joi for at least 4 years. She still lived in Spokane, Washington, but this summer day she was visiting me in Middle Tennessee. I couldn't wait to show her the beautiful hiking trails and waterfalls right by my house.  Since the State Park is right by my home, […]

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