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Congo Cloth Connection Fabric; Image courtesy of June Mears Driedger In a month, my older sister, June, will be traveling to the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of “Every Stitch A Prayer” –Congo Cloth Connection. You can read about her trip and the purpose of it by visiting her blog postings: “Every . . . → Read More: Women Helping Women Today we will be celebrating Christmas with my extended family. A family tradition is rereading about Jesus’ birth from Luke, chapter 2 before we open our gifts… Note: This reflection was originally posted on July 19, 2010. It is part of a series using Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success as a personal development tool. “We’ve been planning to meet. But we can’t decide on a date, time, or location.” ~The Mister in describing his membership in the faux self-help . . . → Read More: From the Archives: Pyramid of Success: Choicemakers  Comments are closed  Life, Spiritual Life  Inspiration, John Wooden, personal transformation, Pyramid of Success Note: This reflection was originally posted on July 14, 2010. It is part of a series using Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success as a personal development tool. It’s the economy, stupid. ~James Carville
I’m not sure when it struck me full force. But sometime over the weekend it . . . → Read More: From the Archives: Pyramid of Success: It’s the Details, Stupid Note: This reflection was originally posted on July 8, 2010. It is part of a series using Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success as a personal development tool.
“Practice self-discipline and keep emotions under control. Good judgment and common sense are essential.” John Wooden on Self-Control I’ll admit that the Baby Boomer in . . . → Read More: From the Archives: Pyramid of Success: Runaway Emotions One comment - (Comments are closed) Life, Spiritual Life Emotions, ideal 1950's housewife, John Wooden, Managing Emotions, personal transformation, Pyramid of Success, transforming yourself Note: This reflection was originally posted on July 10, 2010. It is part of a series using Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success as a personal development tool. “Your heart must be in your work. Stimulate others,” says John Wooden on Enthusiasm Cleaning toilets is so glamorous, isn't it? I know I look . . . → Read More: From the Archives: Does Cleaning The Toilet Generate Enthusiasm For You? One comment - (Comments are closed) Life, Spiritual Life Enthusiasm, John Wooden, Pyramid of Success Note: This reflection was originally posted on June 29, 2010. It is part of a series using Coach John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success as a personal development tool. “You are not the only person with good ideas. If you wish to be heard, listen. Always seek to find the best way rather than insisting . . . → Read More: From the Archives: Pyramid of Success: Not Either-Or…But With-And 3 comments - (Comments are closed) Life, Spiritual Life Cooperation, John Wooden, Pyramid of Success This reflection was originally posted on June 28, 2010. In the comments section of that post, Kathy shared an excerpt from the poem “Myself” by Edgar Guest that is well worth a second mention. “Loyalty to yourself and all those dependent upon you. Keep your self-respect,” says John Wooden on Loyalty The Los . . . → Read More: From the Archives: Pyramid of Success: Might As Well Be a Fish! This reflection was first posted on June 22, 2010. Fake it until you make it. How many times have I heard that advice? It seems trite, but there is actually evidence that “learned optimism” helps people overcome depression or addiction. Unfortunately, the language of the phrase can also backfire… Despite my incredible professional . . . → Read More: From the Archives: What Would June Cleaver Do? 4 comments - (Comments are closed) Life, Spiritual Life ideal 1950's housewife, Self-confidence, transforming yourself Note: This article was originally posted on June 16, 2010. “Strive to build a team filled with camaraderie and respect: Comrades-in-arms.” ~John Wooden “I can’t deny the fact that you like me! You like me!” ~Sally Field When I was still an education professor, I would warn my students that there would be . . . → Read More: From the Archive: Pyramid of Success: Friendship 2 comments - (Comments are closed) Life, Spiritual Life John Wooden, personal integrity, Pyramid of Success, self-respect |
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