When life is hard, it can feel like the best option is to abandon our goals, or to come up with a new plan that offers less resistance. But instead of giving up, sometimes we simply need to try again, even if the fight doesn’t seem worth it. In today’s episode, I want to encourage you to reevaluate, press on and keep going. Listen in.  

If you’re facing a daunting task or overwhelmed by a lack of confidence, this episode is for you. We'll explore how the benefits of insecurity can equip you to accomplish more than you initially thought possible. As you move through your week, you'll gain fresh perspective to see that success is not defined by what opportunity brings to you; it's determined by what you bring to opportunity. Listen in.

We are surrounded by the tangible, yet we are moved and touched and influenced by the spirit and sentiment such things represent. This episode will help you explore deeper perspective with the pieces of your own story, whether you embrace the clean lines and bare surfaces of minimalism, or you subscribe to a lifestyle of sentimental value. Listen in for fresh insight on how to cultivate confidence and walk by faith during uncertain times.

It’s not a secret that our grown-up lives are often smothered with responsibility, but when it comes to having fun, it’s never too late to start again. It doesn’t look the same for all of us, but if we learn to schedule and prioritize things that lighten our load, perhaps the heavy days will be easier to bear. We may have wandered from an intention or a practice or a habit, but the good news is, it’s still within reach if we’re willing to take a small step. Here's a perspective shift to help make it happen.

This episode relates to thoughtful customer service, but on a deeper level, it’s also about making a difference in the middle of a work or personal interaction that is laced with frustration. Join Misty for an experience at the Nashville International Airport, and a gentle nudge toward better interactions, better conversations, better relationships, and ultimately, more peace of mind through it all.

If it's time to level up in your career, or finally make progress on a long held personal goal, this episode is for you. I'm sharing a thoughtful strategy that's helped me lately, when my own insecurities come to light. Even in a focused critique group for creative writing, I'm learning the positive influence of others still carries the greatest potential for improvement. We are all students of life who learn and unlearn, but the way we gain inspiration and growth can sometimes be surprising. Listen in.

There are times when it’s hard to form words around what you believe or desire. It’s hard to articulate the tiny seed of a dream growing deep within, even with an underlying sense that God has laid something special on your heart. In today’s episode, we’ll explore a form of communication that doesn’t come easy for many of us beneath the weight of a carried burden, or in front of a soft, rising glow of hope. But when we lack adequate expression, could it be that we're meant to embrace the silence instead?

In the rush to perform, to achieve, and to do the right thing, thoughts of mercy and peace often become lost, especially when words and feelings get tangled up, or a heated exchange stirs unsettled moments in a relationship. Personal and professional conflicts take a toll, but here’s a secret. The journey might be more significant than the outcome, and in today’s episode, we’ll explore benefits of a simple practice that has the potential to help us walk in peace, even when the circumstances around us speak otherwise.

As nature moves us closer to the warm, golden days of summer, we’re in a season of waiting. Each story is a little different, but as we wait, we also live, and I'm struck by the comparison of it all. Join me for a short reflection and let's consider a few questions in this episode. What if everything changed tomorrow? What if you moved to a new house, landed the perfect job or settled into the right relationship? What if the pandemic was finally over and the world at your fingertips? Listen in.

In the face of a global pandemic, it’s hard to know what to think. There are so many emotions to sift through and sort out that anxiety often lurks in the background, ready to pounce at any moment. If this resonates with you through the stress of COVID-19, today’s podcast is a simple shift in perspective intended to help you breathe easier, as the whole world spins with details of an ever changing crisis. Here’s to keeping the message of hope alive.