This part of a washing machine is called an agitator. It stirs soapy water through fabric flushing out dirt so it can be rinsed away. An...

Hardship is a powerful motivator that propels us to action. Whatever situation we find ourselves in today can be the launch point of a...

We tend to think of sabotage as someone else interfering or messing things up. Sadly, these old French shoes belong to us. Today's...

Today's challenge is to find the least inspiring pair of pants in your wardrobe, call them your "cranky pants," and either toss them in...

Consider a choice we have in each moment of our lives - Shall I contribute my energy to the gloom or use it to inspire hope, love, peace,...

I heard these words rise from the quiet place within this morning. Perhaps this message is for you. #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach...

We usually think more about the problem than the remedy. Let's flip that today. Listen for a complaint from yourself or another, pause,...

Anything can happen on a Friday... #ReadTheStain #writer #blogger #coach #psychology #spirituality #mentalhealth #anticipation #open...

When people speak up about something they think is wrong, it's because they care and believe we can do better. And when someone goes...

Problems always have a solution, and the good news is that we don't need wait to take action. We can look around within our zone of...

Magic happens when depressing thoughts shift to curiosity about what the One Good Thing will be. #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger...

Yes, it takes a lot of courage. But those who speak up about injustice, even to say, "I saw what you did," make a big difference. Why?...

When we find ourselves following a rigid or narrow path, perhaps thinking it is the "only" way, we should remember we are not trains - we...

If life is an amusement park, we arrived knowing dips would be a part of the ride. Change is coming. #ReadTheStain #writer #writing...

When things are moving too fast, hit the pause button and breathe. Practice saying, "I need time to think this over." We should always...

After posting about the power of truth yesterday, I recalled the Old Testament story about ancient Israelites using trumpets to crumble...

Truth is a vibration within the words that triggers a sudden recognition of something a person seems to have forgotten, but will never...

Without the challenge of wind to force trees to grow stronger, they will eventually collapse from their own top-heavy weight. The same...

How close is that to your own feelings about sudden life changes? #ReadTheStain #writer #writing #blogger #psychology #spirituality...

Every act of bravery inspires another. Every word of truth plants a seed. Everything we do matters because we lead by example. This is...