By: Guest Blogger Michelle Parker ~I recently started an online parenting class about raising happy kids. The professor said something that I found particularly interesting. She encouraged the class participants to look for “flow” in your life. She explained “flow” as moments of engagement where time seems to stand still. I decided to dive in a little deeper. The idea of “flow” comes from … [Read more...] about Week 6 ~ Find the Flow
15 Week Challenge ~ Week 5: Laugh, Think, Cry
Last week in church one of our members was speaking to our congregation and he used this quote by Jim Valvano, (Coach of North Carolina State U 1980-1990). “To me, there are three things we all should do every day. We should do this every day of our lives. Number one is laugh. You should laugh every day. Number two is think. You should spend some time in thought. And number three is, you should … [Read more...] about 15 Week Challenge ~ Week 5: Laugh, Think, Cry
Week 4 Challenge- KISS often!
Did that get your attention? One way to take your life from Stressed to Blessed is to KISS often! Don’t worry, this is not an intimacy challenge. It’s all about Keeping It Simple & Smart! I know you are crazy busy and probably have a schedule that is anything but simple. So this week I encourage you, NO – I CHALLENGE YOU, to simply your life & do things in a smarter way! I read in a … [Read more...] about Week 4 Challenge- KISS often!
15 week challenge~week 3 ~What are you Grateful for?
If you have ever watched a house being built, or if you have ever had an addition put onto an existing house, you know that the standard method of communication is a big piece of paper called a blueprint…On a blueprint you have many layers: electrical, plumbing, elevation, framing etc. It’s a great place to see what you have laid out before you on paper. Let’s take that idea and create a … [Read more...] about 15 week challenge~week 3 ~What are you Grateful for?
15 Week Challenge -Week 2 ~How Will You Cherish Life?
This week's challenge is written by guest blogger Michelle Parker. :) Hi! My name is Michelle Parker http://moment2momentmichelle.blogspot.com/ and I’m thrilled to be guest writing for the 15 week “Stressed to Blessed” Challenge! I plan to incorporate an element of faith development into our challenges. I’m excited to be on this journey from “stressed to blessed” with you! CHERISH. Last week … [Read more...] about 15 Week Challenge -Week 2 ~How Will You Cherish Life?
15 Week Challenge – week 1 – What’s Your Theme?
Welcome to our challenge... I am so excited you have "chosen" to be here with us. Each week I will post a challenge for you to ponder, process, and participate in. You can do it on your own, in your own time. However, try to "complete" each challenge weekly so that you can build upon the previous weeks. Also, share your comments and successes on our facebook page. Remember, the main idea is … [Read more...] about 15 Week Challenge – week 1 – What’s Your Theme?
Making it Official – Couch to 5K
Back in March I decided I wanted to become a runner. Me. Run.. who would have ever put those two thoughts in the same sentence? If there is one thing people probably know about me, it is that I am not athletic... Nope, not me. I never even had p.e. in high school (due to my scoliosis surgery). However, earlier this spring I was motivated by some friends and family I know who had taken up … [Read more...] about Making it Official – Couch to 5K
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