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You Go First
There is comfort in following a recognized trail, a familiar road. There is also excitement in forging unchartered paths and getting to experience new things. Both have advantages, don’t they? Think of the comfort of coming up your driveway after a long day. The lights are on inside, beckoning you to go in. You are home, and it feels good.…
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Unexpected Gifts
Have you ever really had to wait? There are different kinds of waiting, you know. Here are a few off the top of my head… There is the kind of waiting in the “waiting room” of a surgical center to hear the report on the condition of a loved one. This one is grueling! There is the expectation of a…
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PM DNA
Goals are a dream with a plan. Each and every project I’ve ever worked on has been as unique as the stakeholders associated with it. There are some key “same” requirements a PM should bring to the table. It’s definitely fun to weave order from the chaos of a nascent project. Here are just a few activities that are top…
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The Stillness of Holy Saturday
I wonder what they were doing that Saturday? Were some huddled in a room somewhere terrified they would be next? Were they exhausted? Did they jump at every and any unexpected sound? From Biblical accounts, it seems this may have been the case. Were they hopeless? We tend to look at these heroes of the New Testament – the Disciples,…
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In the Wind
The wind was whistling in the eaves and howling in the chimney. Frequently the windows rattled and bowed at the onslaught. Although the sky was a stunning blue, the elements sounded as though a terrific storm was underway. It was the sound of war. She bowed her head, praying, knowing that just beyond her eye’s reach, there waged the clash…
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Practice Joy
What is it that has your attention – or for that matter, mine? Are your eyes on the difficulties of the day? Worries? Unanswered questions? Hope deferred? Let’s try a new look – let’s deliberately focus on joy. (So much different than simple happiness!) A friend of mine encouraged me today, and it reminded me of this. I remember when…
