Tag: growth
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Do You Know How You’re Feeling?

Feelings wheels. There are a variety of them, created by different groups, each with a different focus. The primary purpose of these is to help people identify the emotions they are experiencing. The one above was created by a friend of mine for a specific learning course. I always thought these were unnecessary. I’ve been…
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We Can Improve

She’s been playing soccer for several years; her enthusiasm had been moderate, and her skill set was not at the level her parents knew she could play. At her first tournament this year, however, Brooklyn surprised everyone by scoring in all four games they played, as well as being the winning score in two of…
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Learning Curve Conundrum

Soccer is a game that requires team work and an understanding of what each position requires from individual players. There’s a learning curve to the game, as in every sport. As kids become familiar with the footwork and fundamentals, they become better able to play together. All six of our kids played soccer, and now…
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Cultivating True Beauty

There’s something beautiful in watching flowers blossom, where little buds break forth into riotous color, their scent wafting lazily on the breeze. My sister-in-law grows hydrangeas, a remarkable bloom that can show up in a variety of hues that create the look of a painter’s palette. I have no ability to grow flowering anything–I’m fortunate…
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The Wonder Of Waves

photo courtesy of Ivan Bandura on Unsplash We’re finishing our year program with a group of people I’ve come to love. Each is coming from varying challenging situations; each came with the hope of personal holistic growth. I’ve had the privilege of a front-row seat seeing how each person has tackled their stories to uncover…