The Right Gifts
Gift giving at Christmas has its roots in remembering and commemorating two actions: First is the gift of God’s Son, Jesus, to make right all that had gone wrong in...
The World Needs You
“You have something to give the world that no one else does.” That’s what I tell groups when I teach or give inspirational talks. “Our job is to figure out...
067: The Spirituality of Fly fishing
Jim White has been fishing since he was a young boy. He took that passion and traveled the world fishing in some of the most fascinating rivers and lakes. As...
066: Mindfulness, Meditation & Work-Life Balance
How do you manage the stresses of work, family, news, money and everything else on your plate? Financial planner and professional horse competitor, Lisa Mason, shares tips she’s learned to...
Transformation
I woke up to find that autumn had arrived, seemingly overnight. There was first-of-the-season snow on the large mountain that towers over my city. And my backyard (that I had...
065: Russ Ware’s Intentional Journey
After serving for many years as a music minister, Russ Ware’s journey went in other directions. He opened his mind & heart to new experiences, became a business owner, and...
064: Books & Podcasts
What books & podcasts engage & inspire you? Steve Kern and I chat about the books & podcasts he and I are enjoying in this season. Steve is a recently-retired International...
063: Intentional Thinking
This is a really practical as well as philosophical conversation with newly-retired international baccalaureate teacher, Steve Kern. He talks about his class in Theory of Knowledge, curiosity, and life-long learning....
Light Bulbs
“Imagine yourself sitting in a dimly lit room, reading a book with wires connected to your brain, and every time you understood a new concept or made connections between the...
062: Intentional Career
Have you been intentional in your career choices? Peter Strand is a designer, dancer, opera singer, web programmer and much more with a compelling story. He’s driven a New York...
Personal Change (man in the mirror)
It’s a word that excites some of us and scares some of us. Whether you like it or not, change happens; it’s an inevitable part of life. Of course, we...
061: Intentional Journey
Get Control Of Your Life is now Intentional Journey! To help kick off this new season, Jack Woloshun returns to unpack what it possibly means to truly have an intentional...
Mid-year checkup
We have just completed half the year. So I figure it’s a great time to measure our initial progress. Take a few moments to give yourself a mid-year checkup. Did...
You Are An Artist
In his book Linchpin: Are you Indispensable?, Seth Godin shares a concept I think has a profound truth. An artist is someone who gives life to another. Wow–someone who gives life...
Myers-Briggs part 2
This is the 2nd part of my series on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. Once you have taken the test, you now need to learn what it means for you and...
Myers-Briggs part 1
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a personality test to help you learn about yourself and others. You can use the Myers-Briggs to help you understand: How you get energized...
Packing for Vacation
It’s summer in the northern hemisphere and time for many people to go on vacation. If you are a workaholic who feels guilty for taking time off, get over it....
What Does Rich Mean To You?
I Will Teach You To Be Rich is an awesome book by Indian-American Ramit Sethi that I found to be a MUST READ for anyone with questions about personal finance. “No...
060: The Enneagram
The Enneagram is a personal development tool you can use to understand the strategies you use to control situations and how to use that information to get healthier. Jeannette Slater...
Disappointments
What do you do when life does not work out the way you hoped it would? Do you feel defeated and let it destroy you? Do you get bitter or...
