I love competitive sports and the arts. I think they provide an opportunity for us to be challenged and stretch ourselves to be our best self. During this episode, I share about my observation of how art reflects life and how when you focus on developing your character, preparation + opportunity = success. Enjoy!

During this episode, I reflected on an interview with Carey Lohrenz, the first-ever female F-14 Fighter Pilot. She shared about three elements of character: courage, tenacity, and integrity.

Check out this episode as go deeper into each of these elements.

An Advocate for Attorney’s Mental Health

Adam openly shares his story of the complex trauma he endured as a child and “masks” he wore into adulthood until all came crashing down in June of 2018. He is now living his best life and advocating for mental health awareness for attorneys. Check this special episode out. Go to his website www.adamstivers.com for resources and more information.

In a time when there is an abundance of information, what is the basis of making the decisions in your life? Fear? Appearance? Judgement, of others? During this reflection, I share about some ideas of what we can build a firm foundation of decision making.

Soul Shine Sister

I wonderful conversation with this new friend, Lisa. Check out this episode in which Lisa shares about her experiences throughout her life’s journey turns that she made and how she ended up exactly where she was supposed to be. One of my favorite conversations.

Go to www.ltkcounseling.com for more information.

Champion for Juneteenth

Tommy has shared his passion for bringing the holiday, celebration Juneteenth to the Rockford area for the past 33 years. During this episode, Tommy shares the history and the importance of Juneteenth and his why is important for all Americans to share in the celebration.

For more information go to Facebook Rockford Juneteenth Celebration for the schedule of events for Sunday and Monday.

At the beginning of summer there is excitement of school being out and the days being longer.

But before we know we could be preparing to return to school and the fall activities. What can you do to plan for having the best summer possible.

During this episode, I share about my personal sanctuary for grounding and spiritual growth.

It is not some exotic place. It is my backyard and my new activity (hobby) watching my feathered friends. Enjoy!

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Sometimes in life setbacks happen. At times, it may be others’ choices. Sometimes it just life. I know for me when I am stuck in my thinking, I take a bad situation and make it worse.

Listen to this episode to get a Higher perspective. Enjoy!

Increasing our self-awareness to realize, we have very little influence over the stressors in our life. And, we have even less power over eliminating the stressors. But we do have a responsibility to manage our response to the stressors. Equally, we have limited control over the outcome of an event, but we do have a responsibility in our preparation for the event. This episode focuses our energy on managing the stress response as well as amount energy we put into the preparation for an event.

Enjoy!