From the moment we open our eyes each morning we are presented with a multitude of choices. Over time some of our choices may become habits. Attitude is a choice. We get to choose our outlook for each day
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Average – I Think Not
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 20, 2020Have you ever dug in your heels for no apparent reason? Doggedly determined not to do the thing you purposed to do; you stand down. That’s been me for the last few days. Like a sulking child I almost hear myself say,
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A Good Tired
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 10, 2020Drinking from a fire hose. Not a very original expression but it perfectly describes these past three days at the Speak Up Conference. Full to overflowing, I find it difficult to end this day. A mountaintop experience I just want to
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And Now… What’s Best for Me
Maggie Sabatier-Smith February 15, 2019And now I’ll do what’s best for me… Some “cringe” at the sound of that. You believe that putting yourself first is <— fill in your own judgement —>.
What’s not best for me
I’ve been there. At an early age I heard these messages “don’t be selfish, be more or not good enough” I learned to give beyond what was reasonable. In search of recognition or applause from a source that only demanded more.
It becomes habit. If we were honest our words would be, and now…
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Embrace Your Story – Fall in Love Again Part 3
Maggie Sabatier-Smith October 15, 2018You’re invited! Adventure back in time – to take a fresh new look at your life story.
A treasure hunt – your assignment is to discover or revisit precious nuggets of life lessons. Dig up those secrets – shine the light of forgiveness on mistakes made. Release the story you’ve held prisoner in your heart. Remember, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 (NIV)
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Mind Your Own Love – Fall in Love Again Part 2
Maggie Sabatier-Smith September 29, 2018My self-confidence is in the pits.
Where’s my Chispa – that spark of hope that compels me to live a vibrant life?
What vibrant life?
Did I ever matter?
Does anyone even notice me?
Have you ever asked yourself these questions?
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Here’s the Deal… No!
Maggie Sabatier-Smith February 16, 2017When my grandchildren hear me say “Here’s the Deal!” they know that what follows is non-negotiable. No amount of whining will change the course of what is to happen next.
I learned this gift of “no” early on in my faith walk. Back then,
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Catapulted! Out of my Comfort Zone
Maggie Sabatier-Smith July 20, 2016Catapulted! Have you ever experienced a God promotion? Those times when you feel He has moved you to the front of the line?
Out of my comfort zone! God’s call came through loud and clear in prison. What? Yes. I met Carol Kent, the founder and director of the Speak Up Conference at a Toastmasters Gavel Club event at Hardee Correctional, a men’s prison.
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Stuck – Same Ole Same Ole
Maggie Sabatier-Smith April 4, 2016Struggling to stay focused on your goals? Seem to keep circling back to the same place? Have you been taking some seemingly innocent detours and suddenly find yourself back on the road to “Same ole, same ole”? You are not alone. Many of us have walked that labyrinth of disappointments. What keeps us from moving forward on our goals?
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Your Story… it matters.
Maggie Sabatier-Smith October 12, 2015What’s YOUR Story? What story does YOUR life tell?
- Is it a page-turner?
- Inspiring?
- Motivating?
- Does it matter?
Did you actively invest in your story or did it pretty much just happen to you?
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