This memoir by Beverly J. Armento spans the country—New York, Florida, and eventually on to Georgia. It’s colorful and heart-wrenching. Her life growing up with a mentally unstable and legally blind mother is quite sad. As a child, after her father abandons them, Beverly moves into a caretaker role for her siblings and “seeing eye […]
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800 Words or Less About Writing
Guest Post by Randy Lyman, The Purpose-Driven Leader “Write a book,” they said. “It will be fun,” they said. Haaaa! I had considered writing my first book for almost twenty years before I actually started. What an experience it turned out to be! I had already experienced everything included in the book before I wrote […]
6 Picks: Books That Promote Positivity in Your Professional Pursuits
Looking for the key to success? Then focus on positive self-improvement. But don’t take my word for it. Success gurus concur the best way to excel in any endeavor is to work harder on yourself than anything else. “The greatest gift you can give is self-improvement” ~ Jim Rohn. This also extends to taking a […]
The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship with Money
We all experience emotions related to finances. Enthusiasm, anxiety, confusion, and dread are just a few common reactions to the word. While everyone is in a different place in their financial journey, author Elizabeth Husserl offers this book to ease negative emotions and encourage a thoughtful approach to money management. Right out of the gate, […]
Author Q&A With Christine Trimpe
Christine Trimpe is a transformative wellness leader dedicated to empowering professional Christian women to reclaim their health and vitality through her faith-based, holistic approach to weight loss. As the founder of The SugarFreed Me Method and a certified SUGAR® Licensed Practitioner, Christine helps clients achieve lifelong healing from sugar addiction and food-related struggles. Her clients […]
If God Were a Great Big Bear
This is a story about the various forms in which God may appear. As author Paul Harbridge and Illustrator Marta Dorado share in this lovely book, God—He/She/They—is the Creator of, and thread within, all natural beings. This book has a fun, little cadence. It tells how God created millions of species, each with a purpose, […]
Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
For years, people have recommended this book to me. Finally, I made the time to read it and wished I had heeded the advice much earlier. I also wish author Angela Duckworth would have been alive and as prolific back when I was a teen. It’s a long way of saying this is a book […]
Winter Wellbeing: Seasonal Self-Care to Nourish, Sustain, and Warm Your Soul
As a child, I loved winter. As an adult, not so much. Colds, snow-driving, slippery sidewalks, and frigid temperatures take on a new meaning when you’re in the middle. So why do I live up north? There are many reasons, most of which center around employment. I’m here, and so is winter. Ho-hum. That’s why […]
Unlocking Hidden Creativity to Fuel Personal and Professional Growth
Guest Post by Tamara Gilmore Reinvigorating creativity is a powerful way to fuel personal fulfillment and professional achievements. Creativity isn’t just for artists – it’s a tool for problem-solving, innovation, and finding fresh perspectives in everyday challenges. When the spark of inspiration dims, it’s essential to explore new methods for rekindling it, from changing routines […]
Unblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition, and Flow State
There are a lot of books out there focused on finding your purpose. This one, by author Francesca Sipma, approaches it somewhat differently. Instead of trial and error (though there is a nod to that approach), focus on the “unblocking” strategy—the notion that your purpose is within you but blocked by all the external and […]