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A Year to SOAR!

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:45:02 -0800

We are off to a great start for a New Year and ready to engage with the world around us. Today I shared in an experience of someone sharing our first meeting and it left me with an amazing sense of pride and confidence on who I am and how I show up. The meeting was just in passing, and left the person thankful they had met me. They shared that I had such energy and presence as I greeted my colleague and it left them wanting to know more about me. In that passing moment, they experienced three decades of lived experience as a co-contributor to teaching, coaching and learning in community with others. In community, I learned to contribute to the spaces I'm in, listen more than I talk, respect each individual for who they are and what they bring, and to create a table for others to join. I know rarely do we give ourselves credit for the work we do or how we are consistently present in shared space and time. This confidence was exuded because it is accompanied by daily work efforts that undergird how I influence others.

Being a kingdom driven entreprenur provides a standard for how we do business. I am grateful for Kingdom leaders who led by example, and taught along the way. If you're a leader, and no one is actually following then it's just a walk instead of a journey. The valuable lessons first started in my home with my parents, extended to my church which provided lessons and opportunities, and continued with each encounter that I embraced along my journey of life. Too many to name on the journey, so I'll just say thank you to all of my teachers. As a student, I gained understanding in both what I was taught, understood and experienced.

Today, I live with intention. Inviting God into my plans, and executing the plans by writing them down (goal setting) and creating a schedule for the day. At the beginning of the year, I choose a word for the year using Read More

A Year of Intention: 2023

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 12:40:13 -0800

What does it mean to live with intention? We all love a great beginning and seeing our goals met. This desire is met when we create intentions that align what we believe with what we want in our lives. The beginning of a new year positions us to look back on what was, and look forward to what will be.

Today was my first day back in the office. A quiet workspace where I create and serve clients and colleagues. It started out great, arriving early, eating breakfast, planning my day. I had a schedule meetings and a list of thing to acomplish, but.....

I failed to use the tools and to block my schedule and get to work. Often we have great dreams and ideas but no will power or intention to get it done. Attending one more seminar, buying one more book will not get it done. It takes us setting the intention and then getting to work.

Are you ready to maximize your year? Here's how to get started:

Slowing Down Your Daily Rituals

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:59:03 -0800

In a season of hustle and bustle we want to offer new life to your daily rituals. Join us for our daily ritual challenge.Just sign up here and enjoy a simple tip in your inbox. Follow us on instagram by tagging us #dpiselfcareslowdown

#1 Bath ritual

Create a bath basket filled with allyour favorite things for arelaxing bath. Set the moodwith somesoaking musicto ministertoyoursoul.closethe door,and indulge for 30- 45 minutes. The bath basket will signal you to make the time inyour day. Checkout our WEConnect page for Sage&Apothecary link to artisan products.

This simple ritual will help your body detox and relax. Set a reminder on your phone to still away each week for this 30 minute indulgence, Your body and mind will thank you for it.

#2 Morning Devotional

Starting your day slowing down to focus on your spiritual development is a great way to move into your day with intention. Choosing a devotional is the first step. Here are a few that I have used through the years. Keeping it simple, is key. Choose a system that works for you.prayerfulplanner.com

#3 Slow cooking a meal

Instead of our slow cooker, microwave or instapot let's cook a meal from stratch. Find your favorite recipe or cook show. and buy the ingredients to cook alongside of the cook. Take the time to chop, dice, and marinade and see what delectable food you can create. A simple chopped salad layered with fresh veges and a simple balsamic dressing. What will you create? Take a picture of your ingredients and then plate your food and take another picture. Be sure to tag #dpiselfcareslowdown

#4 An homage to the meal

Have you every slowed down your process of eating to think about the hands that gathered the wheat or churned the butter from your favorite place. i love the smell of fresh bread baking and spreading...Read More

A Mother's Day Tribute

Sun, 09 May 2021 19:14:13 -0700

Podcast Notes

Today's Podcast Highlights:

Staci's Story

Diedre's Story

Kelly's Story

The connection to faith in the times of despair, overcoming depression, and the sustaining power of community in the times of defeat. This is a podcast to support the stages of motherhood from desiring to be a mother, the real picture of motherhood, the challenges when motherhood is delayed, and the power prayers of the righteous that availeth much.

In our stories hear both our struggle and our triumph. Join us as we co-labour with women of all ages as they believe for their promised generations. For more discussion join us on Clubhouse at The Nested Life for community dialogue and support.

Stay connected with Staci

Join Staci's prayer wall, email her at Stacisfaith2him@gmail.com

Book: WombedButNOTBarren

www.sandseverythingcreative.comma

Stay connected with Diedre

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BreakthroughWithDiedre/

instagram @breakthroughwithdiedre

Let's set our Intentions & succeed!

Sun, 02 May 2021 13:41:02 -0700

We are the beginning of a new month, and Spring is here! This month we are all about setting intentions for every area of our life. As I was enjoying my slow morning routine of reading the word of God, and enjoying online worship at Glory Of Zion International I thought about what’s ahead this month. At the core of every accomplishment is a plan and action toward the plan. For me this is intentional living.

Living a Nested Life is a new clubhouse room that is focused on helping others to realize their goals. You can check us out on clubhouse if you are already there, and join in the conversation Monday – Friday. See our profile for room topics and conversations.

The challenge is all about setting our intentions and will follow a simple formula for success from our Living a Nested Life course.

1. Start the day with intention by writing down your intentions for the day.

2. Check-in midday and jot down a journal note on how you are doing.

3. Reflect at the end of the day to see how the day went

Each day we will post a prompt on Instagram & Facebook to keep you focused along with my own journey and prompts for the day. That’s it! It’s that simple, and we are on this journey together. Let’s get started today. Download the guide, follow me on Facebook and Instagram.

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 20:07:02 -0700

Interview with Staci Crawford Nelson

Today' s podcast is focused on parenting and how to create a home that is focused on raising a generation that will change the world. Staci Crawford Nelson is a minister,wife, mom of 6, entreprenur and creative. Our interview shares so many common threads in our parenting experience and tips to create routines and systems to keep the family flowing.

Topics discussed in the podcast:

Creating a value-based life for children and families

Routines: A consistent process for a well run home

Coming to the family table

The joys of parenting

The challenges of parenting

Partnering together for family success

Be sure to follow Staci and checkout her services below:

Website: Photosbystaci.com

Email: stacisfaith2him@gmail.com

Purchase Staci's book Wounded but not barren

An interview with LaTara

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 17:09:43 -0700

An interview with LaTara Venice of Color Your Soul

This month as we focus on community I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with LaTara Venice of the Color Your Soul community about the work of healing, kingdom as community, and what it means to support others in community.

Highlights of our conversation:

Freedom & Safety
Thriving & Growing
What it means to be kingdom-minded
Healing within community
Discovering your identity

To learn more about Latara checkout these links below:

www.coloryoursoul.online

Instagram @ColorYourSoulig

Website: lataravenise.com

Facebook: LaTara Venise: Soul Care Provider

Join Latara for Soulside Chats Podcast on Anchor/Spotify/Apple

Bring Back the Joy in Parenting

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:31:04 -0800

Do you remember your first days of parenting?

Preparing to bring your bundle of joy home from the hospital. Being sure that the car seat was in correctly. Being totally exhausted from lack of sleep, but still smiling as you watched the baby sleeping in their crib. Well guess what? Joy happens everyday and in every stage of parenting. It feels like we are on a hamsters wheel getting everything done, but when we slow it all down and pause, we experience these burst of joy.

Joy requires us to make it a choice. A choice that we choose everyday. Recently I revisited a gratitude journal looking for inspiration for my day. This entry spoke to the things that bring me joy and reminded me of a few lessons.

12/9/2018

Journal entry – Grateful for laughter and creative expression as I watched and danced with the boys tonight. So grateful for memory making and the joy in the walls of our home. Great Sunday worshipping and serving as a family. Kelly Ramsey

The joy of parenting gives us hope, rest, and peace. As we move through a world that is uncertain, we can hold fast to our families and create environments that nurture their spirits. Joy comes from somewhere deep inside of us. It is the burst of laugher that is laying dormant and emerges as your child does something funny, and expresses their true selves. Joy is from the well of our soul. The deep places that are awakened when we make connections, experience creative expressions, like dancing, and connect with the innermost part of whom we are.

What brings me joy?

Watching my boys play together, knowing that they are going to be two against the world and emerge victoriously.
Reconnecting with childhood as I put together a 100-piece puzzle and a beautiful image emerges.
Baking teacakes and sharing them with friends at work and it reawakens their childhood memories of...Read More

A New Year of FLOW: Aligning our Vision and Purpose in life

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:51:05 -0800

The New Year is a time of possibilities! As we begin this year, I am embracing a new flow and perspective. This focus was gained as we lived intentionally and navigated 2020 with all that it brought. Now that we are moving ahead into 2021 there are a few things to keep in mind. The actions of reflection on everyday life is in the forefront. The last week of 2020 we shared the process of creating vision for your life.

The videos will be available until the end of the week for your review so be sure to take the time to watch them.

Video #1 Make Your Goals Visible

Video #2 Review Your Year Before Moving Forward

Video #3 Goals Tri-fold How- To

Video #4 Goals Tracking & Review of 2020

Video #5 Keeping Your Goals in Focus

For those who were tuned in all week, the videos offer a code to sign up for a one-on-one session with Developing People, Inc. to guide your 2021 set up to achieve goals. The sessions can be scheduled in the month of January. Checkout our services link and sign up for the 2021 Launch Pad session to join. For friends of family please share your code(one share per person).

A Word for the Year - FLOW

Seeking God for a focus of the year begins with getting still and listening for what's ahead. This year my word is FLOW. To guide this process checkout Ali EdwardsRead More

What I Know for Sure....

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 18:07:06 -0800

54 years of life teaches you and transforms you

Life teaches you lessons that will transcend the years and shape your understanding of yourself and the people you share life with. It was 12 years ago that I decided to write down the things I know for sure. At 42 the list chronicled both lived experiences and memories etched in my heart and mind. The list created at 42 years old has been added to and includes 12 more entries to bring us to the present moment.

What I know for sure

Faith in God sustains you always!
Prophecies are work the wait.
You can get paid for your passio
Good friends last.
You can marry your friend.
Family comes in all sizes.
Simplicity matters.
Growing things makes me happy.
Speak less and listen more.
I can choose......
My words create life.
I can leave the world a better place.
If you like it, who cares what others say.
Your body will not stay young forever.
Listen to your parents, they really know some things.
Experience is the best teacher.
Process, Process, Process
Sing out loud! It feels good.
Be silly, It strengthens your journey.
Helping others matters.
Eat good food with good people.
Without God, I am nothing.
Things rejected begin to fail(health, hair, eyes)
Honor your elders by recording their stories.
A home is a place where love abides.
You can begin again, I did!
What really matters are people, relationships and not things.
I LIKE ME!
Only I control what upsets me, not people.
Aging comes in all sizes and shapes.
Healthy...Read More