Beyond the Cookie Cutter

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Feeling swamped? Not getting it all done? You’re in good company! Don’t let all the undone “To Do’s” get you down! (Many of them won’t even matter tomorrow—or next week.)
Focus on the Do-do’s!

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-Mary

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When we ask questions, we help ourselves and the one being asked. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to ask questions of those you care about!
Here are some sample questions:

• What advice would you give me for this life challenge that I am facing right now? (or this joyful experience that I am having?)
• Why do bad things happen to good people?
• How did you (or how do I) know who to marry?
• How do I decide what career to pursue?
• Teach me about how to save money. OR: more specific: How do credit cards work? (If you don’t know, perhaps you can learn together!)
• How do I balance children, spouse, work, & community?
• What is the best way to enjoy life while right now I’m just surviving life?
• How do I spend what is needed now while also saving for the future?
• How do I balance filling my needs while also filling the needs of those I serve?
• How do I find Inner peace amid the clamor/demands/fears of the world?

Take advantage of the opportunity to build relationships and grow personally by asking questions!

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-Mary

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Feeling burdened with your life? Or do you know others who need strength? Take hope that good can come from the sorrows.
Look outside in the morning and you will likely see something beautiful! A rosy skyline, a cheerful bird, or even just the light getting brighter and brighter! It’s a reminder that burdens can also “lighten!”

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We all have challenges of one kind or another. How do we look at those challenges? Do we run away, try to wish them away, or ask, "Why me?" My dear friend, Jerusha, has learned to keep going through many health challenges, including cancer. Through it all, she is learning just what she is capable of. You will be inspired by her perspective on who she is and the purpose of her life, including the challenges! How does she make it through? Listen and find out!

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In this episode, Mary shares some of the wisdom of the Bible, world religions, and the thought leader, Napoleon Hill. These are some things that have shaped millions of lives in small and large ways.
Listen as she tells of some of her challenges and one step in how she is overcoming them.

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Have you ever had something that you thought was the worst experience ever that turned out to be a great benefit? I have!
I love the message from Shakespeare, spoken by Hamlet: “Why, then…there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”
When things get beyond our ability to cope, it might be time to step back, evaluate, and adjust our thinking

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Do you have a favorite person who just turned 90 years old? If you don’t, JoAnn may be it! She is a beautiful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother! She shares some of her experiences growing up on a rural farm. You will love her!

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Life-changing experiences? How about Trajectory-shifting possibilities? What are they and how can they make a difference in your life?

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Are you frustrated with children -or anyone- who doesn’t follow instructions?
Are you sure they understood? Here are some things to consider.

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Do you love birds? Do you live stories? This will teach you a little about both. Birds and good things are everywhere!

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-Mary