Almost every health official or wellness magazine suggests that we all need to slow down and rest, and yet most of us refuse until our bodies force us to stop and take care of ourselves. The million-dollar question is, why don’t we take such good advice? And the ten-cent answer is that, for many, it seems selfish to stop and take care of ourselves when so much needs to be done in the world, our community, and our own homes. Like most of my friends, I was under the weather this week. Not really sick and not really well. I […]
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The Beginning of Wisdom is Knowing Which Question to Ask
What is the question that you would like an answer to? Is it a question about your life, your family, or your future? And is there someone who can answer those questions for you? I believe that deep inside, most of us pretty well know the answers to all the questions that bubble up in our minds, and yet we choose not to answer them. We fear the answer we don’t like or want. We don’t want to admit that the answer may be something we don’t want to happen in our lives. Ah, questions! We are all looking for […]
Sometimes When You Least Expect It – You Will Win
Every once in a while, something happens that restores my faith in how the world works… Recently, I came upon a story of hope where the good guy (or gal, in this case) has a shot to win. Not to say the others in the race are not as worthy, because frankly, they are, but this story touched me, so I want to share it with you. I’m talking about the Oscar nomination for Best Original Song sung by Joni Eareckson Tada for the movie Alone Yet Not Alone. What makes this nomination so unusual is that both the movie […]
Deb Sofield Launches Weekly Newsletter
Log onto my website https://debsofield.com and view my online newsletter – which was turned into a blog and a podcast. Speak Without Fear, it is a excellent source of news, notes and tips for public speaking. You can sign up on my website to receive my monthly newsletter. My goal is to help you become the best you can be – personally and professionally…because if you’re going to speak – you might as well be heard! Learn more about me at: https://debsofield.com
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