Author Archives for Sue Hawkes

What Can I Do Today? #868 

Published on June 15, 2022 Written by

Sometimes, I look at the state of our world and I feel helpless to change it.  When I see some of the realities we’re dealing with and recognize that basic safety and the opportunity to love freely are compromised disproportionately for many, specifically here in the US, I seek wisdom from history. I also recognize… View Article

Inspiration is Everywhere #867 

Published on June 14, 2022 Written by

Inspiration can be found in almost every conversation if you’re looking for it.  Thank you to David Larson for his wisdom and this great idea.  During our conversation, David shared a passion for collecting powerful quotes. I do as well. He also shared that he writes daily and would never lack for things to write… View Article

Deciding Not to Decide #866 

Published on June 13, 2022 Written by

It works until it doesn’t.  At work and home, I am the one to lead, decide and cause things. Mostly, I love it and it suits my nature as a decisive change agent. Because I get paid for this skill, I’ve learned to use it well and most of the time it works.   Until it… View Article

Prioritizing Fun #865 

Published on June 10, 2022 Written by

Pause. It works.  When I was on the recent holiday, I decided to take a break and treat it as if I wasn’t at home.  It worked.  We did some errands; being productive matters to me. This is the “stuff” I often put off. It was fun and fast.  We decided to get on the… View Article

You Never Know #864 

Published on June 9, 2022 Written by

You never know.  This week, I received two sincere gifts.   Two people in my life, who I don’t know really well reached out to express deeply felt gratitude for interactions we’d had. One reached me by voicemail and one by email. Both were moving and brought me to tears.  Both people went out of their… View Article

Will You? #863 

Published on June 8, 2022 Written by

Thoughtfulness. It’s underrated.  When you sit back, if even just a little, you can observe others and learn what’s unique and special.  You can’t have an agenda; you must be authentically curious.  It’s an art that’s lost these days in the world of gift cards and hustle.   Some seek the predictable experiences over the ones… View Article

The Open Space Between Plans #862 

Published on June 7, 2022 Written by

Spontaneity. It’s underrated.  When life is surprising, unexpected, and fun, we are present and alive.  That event you couldn’t have planned turns out to be the one you experienced in full technicolor – see, feel, hear, touch and taste.   Only the planners don’t always like that.  You can’t script spontaneity.  Like the day you’re on… View Article

The Splendor of Now #861 

Published on June 6, 2022 Written by

When it comes to Spring, Lilacs win in my favorites category.  Perhaps it’s because they are fragrant and blooming for about a week and then retreat to a regular bush?  When they bloom, the blossoms take up the space around them like a superstar on the runway. They burst open with vibrant lavender and purple… View Article

Cheers to Slow Progress #860 

Published on June 3, 2022 Written by

A great quote hit me in the face today, and I had to share. Thank you James Clear for your consistently forward-prodding messages, they work for me.:  “Most big, deeply satisfying accomplishments in life take at least five years to achieve. This can include building a business, cultivating a loving relationship, writing a book, getting… View Article

Learning Over Time #859 

Published on June 2, 2022 Written by

What if you spent one hour, 1/24th, 4%, just 60 of your 1440 minutes each day learning something you don’t know about?  What could you learn in 7 hours each week, 364 hours each year?  What if you focused on one thing?  What could you learn?   What could it mean for you, for your possibilities,… View Article

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