Encouragement - Deb Sofield

Your Destiny Is Determined by Your Decisions

Nothing is more jarring than seeing someone you know on the six o’clock news for doing something stupid or illegal, and now that they have been arrested, the whole world knows of their demise. Don’t you find it odd that people you used to work with, worship with, or who were in your network end up on the news? And not because of something good they did, but for something unscrupulous that has now landed them in a place they never thought they’d be…prison. It is at those times that I want to yell and remind all who will listen

Go Where You’re Celebrated – Not Tolerated

Recently, I stepped down from a leadership position that I really enjoyed. I like to be called the Chairman, but the reality is I do too much. Not to mention that I am not great at time management, so I had to make some changes to protect what little time I have to do the things that I am required to do. In my case, the next in line for leadership was a great choice to step in and steer the ship. It’s never easy stepping away, but there comes a time when you know you should. The question is,

Life Moves On…

It is hard to understand why things don’t work out like we’d like for them to, and preferably in our favor, but as you well know, life doesn’t always give us what we think we need or want, and until we can settle on the fact that our plans will change with or without our acceptance—until we come to terms with that fact of life—we’ll always be chasing something that is hard to catch. Because we don’t know what will happen tomorrow, we ought to make it our joy to live today. Unfortunately, that is not what many people believe

Why We Lie

Honesty is such a lonely word, and to add insult to injury, exaggeration is the name of the game, and that is a lie. Oh, I know I said the word lie. I said it because, well, that is what it is when you don’t tell the truth about yourself. I know the word is harsh, and it is tougher still to be called out on, but quicker than you can hide your lie from those who know you, the damage you’ve done to yourself will cut you deeply and leave a lifelong scar for all to see. I want

I Dwell in Possibility

Recently, I saw a reference to a poem by Emily Dickinson called “I dwell in Possibility.” Like most things that take me by surprise, I have to admit that I did a double-take on the title. Then I thought, “I hope that I am a dweller in possibility, that I leave the door wide open to allow all possibilities that come my way to run wild without my interference, so I may follow the path to whatever is waiting on the other side.” I am guessing that possibility is not a word that gives many people much comfort. We want

Be Somebody Who Makes Everybody Feel Like (a) Somebody

Have you ever been around someone who makes you feel like you matter? Really, that you matter to them, and frankly, that YOU matter in general. And it’s not dependent on the time of day or night, whether it’s a weekend, or if they are with other friends, or if they find you alone, or even if they haven’t seen you for a while. But when you reconnect, the way they treat you is with respect, kindness, gentleness, graciousness, and sheer unbridled happiness at the chance to see you again. Now, you might be thinking that I’m talking about your

Encouragement
For Your Life

Your Destiny Is Determined by Your Decisions

Go Where You’re Celebrated – Not Tolerated

Life Moves On…

Why We Lie

I Dwell in Possibility

Be Somebody Who Makes Everybody Feel Like (a) Somebody

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Encouragement For Your Life

Your Destiny Is Determined by Your Decisions

Go Where You’re Celebrated – Not Tolerated

Life Moves On…

Why We Lie

I Dwell in Possibility

Be Somebody Who Makes Everybody Feel Like (a) Somebody

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publications

Encouragement
For Your Life