Be a diamond
January 4, 2007 | No comments yet
You’ve probably heard it before: A diamond is a chunk of coal that stood up under pressure. If you feel like a chunk of coal, well, there’s hope. You have the makings of a diamond!
Category: progress
A new day coming
November 13, 2006 | 1 comment
I love this poem sent to me yesterday. There’s A New Day Coming! When the sun announces the dawning day Just flex your muscles and start on your way. Go over, or under, around, or through Any obstacles or hurdles
Swim meet finals
November 12, 2006 | No comments yet
We made it back home last night, driving through torrents of rain and blankets of snow pouring from the sky over Snoqualmie Pass. It was a dynamic weekend at the Washington State swimming championships. Jenna’s 4A 200 yard medley freestyle
Don’t quit
November 8, 2006 | No comments yet
Don’t Quit! When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low, and the debts are high, And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care
What are you rehearsing?
November 4, 2006 | 2 comments
I was reminded yesterday how important it is to not rehearse error over and over in thought. Have you ever done it? It happens in many different ways. Growing resentment over an injustice, mentally telling our boss off (or our