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Advent as Change

On Dec.07.11 , In Life Transition, Resource Reviews by

In a story from the book Necessary Change (Cloud, H., 2011) a woman declares that her life might be a living hell but at least she knows the street names.  Rather than move out of her hellish existence she would rather stay where it is comfortable and the pain is familiar. Most humans will default [...]

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If Life Gives You Lemons

On Nov.07.11 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Formation by

There is an expression that says, “if life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” That is a wonderful statement but is inherently filled with some issues. The biggest issue is…what if you have run out of sugar? There are times in my life where the lemons seem to overwhelm. I want to make lemonade, but just can’t seem to [...]

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Like the Bumper Sticker Says: Change Happens!

On Aug.07.11 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Direction by

Whether we like it or not, change happens! I think change needs to be added to the list of those things we can count on to be true:  taxes, death, change. I tend to be one who hates rearranging the furniture.  Once in place I like to keep it that way; that way I can [...]

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TRANSITION IS ESSENTIAL FOR SUCCESSFUL CHANGE

On Aug.07.11 , In Life Transition by

As I observe the change process in groups, corporations and individual lives I notice ignoring the transition process blocks successful change rather than support successful change.  Without successful transition there is no change. I know of an organization that made a major corporate change that drastically altered the corporate culture.  This change was mandated by [...]

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Default to Comfortability…..

On Feb.10.10 , In Life Transition, Spiritual Direction, Unfiled by

Why in the world is it so hard to bring about a change in behavior or attitude? Why do we keep making resolutions and never seem to keep them? I don’t remember who said it, but the quote goes, “The definition of insanity is to keep doing the same things expecting different results.” I want [...]

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  • Advent as Change

    In a story from the book Necessary Change (Cloud, H., 2011) a woman declares that her life might be a living hell but at least she knows the street names.  Rather than move out of her hellish existence she would rather stay where it is comfortable and the pain is familiar. Most humans will default [...]

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