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“I have hid myself for far too long.”

I told myself that about 12 years ago. I had finally decided to work on me and deal with my weaknesses. I knew that I could not be used of God if I did not begin to deal with me. He had so much in store and I was ducking and dodging from what it was.  Read more... (478 words, 2 images, estimated 1:55 mins reading time)

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In 2002 a change began with me. First I got married and then three months later I was pregnant with my second child. What most would have thought of as a wonderful experience was not my experience.

I was excited to be married and having a baby, but my husband and I were having issue almost from the start; and adding a baby was not ideal at the time. Sure you may say that we should have protected ourselves and that we did. However, God saw differently.  Read more... (911 words, 2 images, estimated 3:39 mins reading time)

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Being busy is not a good thing. There are a lot of busy people producing absolutely nothing and getting zero return on their investment. Here is a big clue for finding balance and integrating your life:

Doing less produces more: more time for God, your family, self-reflection, and relaxation.

By creating a schedule that works for your lifestyle, you give yourself more quality time to enjoy each moment of every day. When you take the time to breathe deeply and feel the breath traveling through your body, you become refreshed and recharged.  Read more... (482 words, 2 images, estimated 1:56 mins reading time)

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In trying to adjust your life to find more balance you will discover that knowing your designed path is a necessary part of the adjustment.

This past week I gave a free session to a client who was stuck. She knew that God was calling her to something but had no idea what it was. She felt confused and like her life was in limbo. It is a common scenario and one that many of us go through. Especially when we have a life that already seems so imbalanced and out of whack.  Read more... (758 words, 2 images, estimated 3:02 mins reading time)

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Everyone has an ability that will enhance their life. It is a good idea for the person seeking integrated balance to take an inventory of their own skills and talents. Maybe you don’t think that you have any skills or talents. However, if you think long and hard you may be surprised with what you discover.

It is like the argument that the kid makes to his dad when he can’t climb the tree. Dad says, “Use your muscles.” The kid says, “I just don’t have any muscles.”  Read more... (571 words, estimated 2:17 mins reading time)

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