You’ve heard it said that "familiarity breeds contempt." Here’s one huge thing we usually take for granted — probably the most important thing in our lives— & why we shouldn’t! Excerpt from Earl Nightingale’s “The Strangest Secret.”

We’ve probably all heard of the Beatitudes...but there are some conspicuous things missed from that list! Here are 5 things that we don’t need to be to consider ourselves “blessed!”

The power of laughter, making a big impact on social media through authentic engagement, hashtag advice & avoiding the "numbers" game, finding the humor and heart in life's trials, telling your story without revealing everyone else's, Roz's morning routine that shapes her attitude for the day--these are just a few of the things that my dear friend Roz Abernethy, AKA @Dear.Younger.Self has mastered and shares with us in this powerful & equipping interview!

"Hope is like the sun. If you only believe in it when you see it, you'll never make it through the night." --Princess Leah. Some of us are in the "night" season where we can't see the sun or a solution and fear wants to get a grip on us. But remember that what we see, isn't always reality! We walk by faith, not by sight! Even after the darkest night, the sun will rise again. Let hope & faith rise up in you! The book I read from was "The Giant Fish & Jonah" by Amy Lee Creel https://amzn.to/2JoI5PA

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr did it. Abraham Lincoln did it. Yes, Da Vinci did too. Here are two surprising advantages to “strategic procrastination” and how it can make your creative endeavors more effective & unique, just as it did for two of our nation's greatest speeches! Inspired by Adam Grant’s “Originals” 

Link to my interview on "She Walks in Truth Podcast" with Carrie Robaina.  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/051-life-builders-julie-hamilton/id1185761910?i=1000402049319&mt=2

We don’t need to stress about whether we’re reaching our “purpose” or not...this formula makes it easy. How a little gold nugget and visiting a handmade castle in Texas (Newman's Castle) reminded me of purpose! Find where your great joy meets the world's great need. It doesn't need to be "important" or Earth-shattering, just touch the lives of those around you. No matter how "simple" you think your act is, it can be profound.

The two halves of our lives are not equal because love multiplies! When I was feeling sad about turning 40, I got this revelation that completely changed my attitude towards aging and now I see it lived out with clear evidence, even in my parent's lives. Great word for parents and grandparents or anyone facing that "landmark" birthday! Today we are traveling, so I apologize in advance for the audio issues, but it is real time & real life AND you'll get to hear from my amazing mom!

Life’s deepest questions suddenly became a reality, as I sat in the E.R. alone, awaiting a life-altering diagnosis. Sadly, as we learned from the Vet's Home massacre in our hometown of Napa this weekend, tomorrow is not guaranteed. These are the moments that everything comes into clear perspective. How does that affect the way we live today? How can we live a life that is unafraid in the face of unimaginable tragedy and purposefully leave behind a legacy? Let's chat!

Its SO easy to look at what other people have & think we want THAT, but we fail to examine where it all originates from & that is why most people won't walk in those places.. Are we willing to pay THAT cost? Let’s took at two places impressive things begin!  Chat inspired by Christy Wright's podcast, Business Boutique & Will Smith!

Whether you’re leading your family, friends, co workers or community, there will be hard things to lead through. Here’s a solid way to move forward with GREATness! Thank you Catalyst Leader & Andy Stanley for this tip!