Welcome to Mini Miracles from Minor Moments where our lives bloom in small ways from seemingly insignificant moments. This is Linda Gullo and every week I bring to you a few thoughts to help you navigate through life.  I want you to love life and live it with joy and a feeling of fulfillment. How to Be Happier & Advance! STEP Outside Your Comfort Zone Today’s message is about stepping outside of your comfort zone.  Are you comfortable with stepping outside of your comfort zone? The practical side often locks us into what we feel is safe and easy. Think about your approach to seeing a new doctor, traveling to a new place, trying a new job, or learning a new profession. Do you approach life with fear and trepidation? or joy and confidence? Where does your confidence come from? Do the people around you help or hinder you? Are you empowered from a deep faith? Are you secure in your own talents and education? So much of how we approach life begins in the early years with our parents or care givers. We may start out adventuresome and get stymied along the way. Our genetic makeup certainly chimes in as to how we react. As adults we are often set in our ways and don’t branch out into new territories unless we are pushed. Some people feel they can go the road alone; they do not feel a community around them is a big help at all! I watch a dog that resides across the street from us. He is a small Shepherd  who sits under the trees and looks like a statue.  He keeps an eye on the squirrels above. He will keep watch fearlessly, as if it is his duty. Sometimes I wonder if that is his... Continue Reading

Welcome by Jim Haisler Hi, This is Mini Miracles from Minor Moments, where good things are flooding your way in small pieces and you may not even recognize it! Minor moments make us who we become. I am your host Linda Gullo. This broadcast comes from the town of Crystal Lake, IL , which is near the Wisconsin border and it comes to you on a weekly basis. It is usually a short 10-15 minute episode to brighten your day and to spark a few thoughts. As Mini Miracles explode all around, I have decided to be doing a blend of individual podcasts along with half hour interviews. Friends and business entrepreneurs will be popping in on a regular fashion to bring on a variety of thoughts and insights to help you. As I woke up this morning, I could hear the lawn movers in our yard busy at work. Only an hour earlier it had been raining, so I was surprised the lawn care fellows were out there. Rosy lifted her head when I tossed my feet off the side of the bed to stand up. My thoughts as I was making the bed went back to some 49 years ago when I was about to be married. It was a hot smoldering day in 1968 and we did not have air conditioning. The humidity was uncomfortable. Family was coming in from near and far. My mom and dad were excited. And so was I. Preparation for our 10 am High Mass with the men’s choir singing for us was set in place. Looking back things really went well. Wow, in so many ways it seems like it just happened yesterday. Many of the people that were so important to me then have now passed on and that presents... Continue Reading

Success in business and life is spelled out differently for each of us.  In today’s Podcast, Linda welcomes Kate Murauskas Halma on her first visit to Mini Miracles from Minor Moments.  Kate shares the beginning of her journey as an entrepreneur and businesswoman in McHenry County.   Listen in to hear some of her stories and enjoy the adventure.  Here she is with her dog Chance!  Now that’s a smiling dog! Save Save Save

Welcome to Mini Miracles from Minor Moments where every week Linda brings us a new 10-15 minute theme for self development and insight.   Our Podcasts are growing and changing so hopefully you will continue to follow us as we go forward into a new and evolving format to include regular interviews and co-hosts.   This weeks guest is Angela Pletz who is a local community member of Mini Miracles Cafe, an entrepreneurial group that meets to encourage and go forward into building wonderful businesses.   Let’s hear Angela, who will be hopefully returning to us in the near future so we can learn more of her goals and aspirations. Save

Jim Haisler introduces us to the upcoming series beginning next week on Entrepreneurial Women.  Recordings are already in the process and will be encouraging to others trying to take the step into developing a business. Today Linda talks about self care and the  things to keep us moving forward this summer. She ends with a reflection on the need for reflection and prayer time.  Hope you enjoy this mix of insights for the coming weeks.