“Boundaries define us. They define what is me and what is not me. A boundary shows me where I end and someone else begins” – Henry Cloud “You must create more margin so you have room for what’s important, not merely urgent.” ― Michael Hyatt, Living Forward: A Proven Plan to Stop Drifting and Get the Life […]
The Value of Margins – Six lessons From Ladders and Air Traffic Control
I have come to appreciate the value of margins. This happened during a season when my husband took too a tumble from a ladder while trimming a tree. Yes, there was a running chainsaw involved. We are thankful the only damage from the incident was a broken left heel bone. Nonetheless, crutches in a three-story […]
How To Keep Your Balance In Crazy Unpredictable Times
Get away and unplug. You’ll come back stronger than ever. – MICHAEL HYATT Maintaining balance is vital to a healthy outlook. No matter what side of the political spectrum you are one, we can all agree times are turbulent. Turbulence is tiring. Turbulence is distracting. However, it is summer, and although it may take a bit […]
Three Key Lessons From The Virus – Efficiency- Rest – Gratitude
“I can see how, gradually, I began choosing efficiency over everything. Even the things that I knew deep in my bones were worthy of my time” – Joanna Gaines – Magnolia Journal – Spring 2021 As I was recovering from my COVID encounter in August, I learned three key lessons. This occurred as I took […]
How To Tame Time Like An Air Traffic Controller
They say the job of air traffic control is telling pilots where to go, and this for the most part, correct. That definition, of course, includes a tongue-in-cheek double entendre which makes it fun! However, behind that privilege and responsibility is another skill: Telling Time Where To Go. Air traffic control is the ultimate in […]
How to Rest – Maintaining a Dynamic Balance
Get away and unplug. You’ll come back stronger than ever. – MICHAEL HYATT Maintaining a dynamic balance is vital to a healthy outlook. Once the holidays are past, the winter season in Kansas can be a peaceful time. Cold temps and blustery weather provide an opportunity for snuggling up with a book or cozy evenings watching […]
“I Can Do that” – Words To Succeed By
To Succeed – “I can think. I can sleep. I can move. I can ride my bike. I can dream.” Bill Walton When I was accepted into the the Federal Aviation’s Administration’s Air Traffic Academy in 1976, I knew I was on the right path. At the same time, I had no idea what I had […]
How to Rest – Maintaining a Dynamic Balance
Get away and unplug. You’ll come back stronger than ever. – MICHAEL HYATT Summer is halfway over for most of us. A season that promises recreation, relaxation and rest. We let go of the frantic demands and structures of the other seasons, and just breathe, right? As a person who retired from a 38 year civil servant […]
Trust the Process – Lessons from Air Traffic Training
“Let your life reflect the faith you have in God. Fear nothing and pray about everything. Be strong, trust God’s word, and trust the process.” ― Germany Kent When I was accepted into the the Federal Aviation’s Administration’s Air Traffic Academy in 1976, I knew I was on the right path. At the same time, I […]