I was recently introduced to Bob Buford’s book, Halftime: Moving from Success to Significance. He created an institute based on the premise that, “When all you’ve done or own seems to matter less … and your heart craves more meaning, joy and balance… when something triggers in your mind that you’re entering your second half of life and you’re unsure what your calling is for the next season…” Halftime Institute
Photo Credit: JD –“Beautiful skies over Houston”
I’m right in the middle of reading this book, but I wanted to share it with you. I’m so excited about the premise of the material and how it can complement the other tools I’m using to align my actions with the path for my life. I’ve read so many materials, but this one seems to strike a better balance for me between the skills I’ve obtained over a 20 year corporate career and the spiritual destiny I’ve always known was moving me through this wonderful journey.
The site features several stories of individuals who found alignment between their spiritual purpose and the joyful work they can do with their hands. For this week’s inspiration, I’ve selected Clark Millspaugh’s (1953-2012) from success to significance story; even reading the memorial for his life is inspiring.
I Love, Love, Love decorating for Christmas! It takes me back to childhood when getting the place ready for Christmas signaled that everyone was making plans to come home. We would congregate at Grandma Frankie’s house on Christmas Day. Although there was a real limit on material gifts, there was an abundance of Love, Laughter, and pure Joy! It’s in this spirit that I busy myself to get our home ready to receive family and friends for the holidays. Here’s hoping your holiday preparations are going well and bringing you lots of cheer.
Photo Credit: JD; Décor Elves: Briana, Derek, and Joselyn
Stevie Wonder and Andra Day’s rendition of “Someday at Christmas” is this week’s soundtrack. Enjoy!
Stopping by today to let you know that you are perfect just the way God made you. My greatest wish for all of you is that you know the peace and deep joy of self Love and Acceptance. We’ve been over this before, but binge watching all of these Christmas movies and attending the Mary J. Blige concert reminded me to encourage you once again to Love yourself and the skin you’re in.
There is no photo today, but I made a little flipagram from profile pictures of my Facebook lady friends. PSA: Mothers, take some cute ‘self’ies (i.e. of yourself) or schedule a glamour shot session of you alone! For many of you, I couldn’t find a single picture of you all by yourself. Your kids are cute, but honey they came by it honestly. So strut your stuff solo sometimes!
The video has a bumpy start and end, but I could not resist pulling all of these gorgeous ladies into one collage. Take a look!
If you wanna see Bruno’s video of “Just The Way You Are,” here you go…
