Take the Good (Part 2 of 2)
Last time, in Get Ready for Something Good, we talked about preparing your heart and mind for good things to happen. Now let’s look at the ability to receive. The question is: What does it take to take the good?
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Take Your Life Off Hold
/0 Comments/Posted in: Enjoying Now /by Virginia Kravitz/Reading Time: 2 minutesReady to Make Some Changes
When Marcella called me, she introduced herself as a long-time ezine subscriber and stated, “I’m ready to make some changes.” Having gained perspective on a long-term and unhealthy relationship that ended two years ago, Marcella summarized what she learned: “You can’t put your life on hold because someone else isn’t ready to do something.” Recognizing that she has “experienced a shift,” Marcella now wants more for herself. Read more
Say No Every Time
/0 Comments/Posted in: Defining Moments /by Virginia Kravitz/Reading Time: 2 minutesThree Worthy No’s
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Michelle was looking forward to spending more time with her newborn son and toddler. It had been difficult to decline the promotion, so it was a great relief when her boss reacted positively and supported her request to reduce hours. That’s why it surprised her when, several weeks later, her boss began to hard-sell the promotion. She could still picture the spreadsheet turned toward her side of the desk and her boss’ pen, pointing to the salary and bonus that could be hers. The prestige and money associated with the offer were tempting, yet Michelle was at peace with her decision to go part-time. Read more