Live The Vibrant Life
Mary Poppins teaches many things, but today I’m focusing on the “Spoonful of Sugar” song. To quote the classy character, “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun…
If when I say “Wabi Sabi” you are picturing the spicy green stuff that comes with your sushi, that’s not quite right. That’s Wasabi. I like sushi, but wasabi isn’t really my thing. But Wabi Sabi is definitely something I can get down with. In simple terms, Wabi Sabi is the art of embracing and appreciating imperfection.
Celebrate the 10th episode of The Vibrant Life Podcast as I interview my sister, Kimberly Romrell. We discuss life as single women, connecting with other people, the joy of service, and more.
Have you ever heard the expression that someone (maybe even you) is not the brightest crayon in the box? If you are thinking that you’re a dull crayon than this episode is for you.
Resistance deforms our spirit. It stunts us and makes us less than we are and were born to be. It prevents us from achieving the life God intended when He endowed each of us with our own unique genius.
Today we’re talking about Prospering By Degrees…I’ve contemplated the nature of growth and achievement and what it means to become a higher version of yourself. What is required to level up in life?
“Emily,” she said. “Life is hard. You just have to decide which hard you’re willing to live with. It’s hard being over-weight and not being able to be active and do things you want to do. It’s hard to change and live a healthier lifestyle and give up some of the habits that brought you here. It’s hard to stay home in bed feeling anxious and depressed. It’s hard to make yourself get outside and walk and interact with the world. You just have to choose your hard.”
Do you have people in your life that bring out a smile every time you think about them? People you want to be around as much as possible because they like you for you and make you feel so good. There have been a few wonderful individuals like this in my life and they make all the difference. Today we’re exploring how to become one of those people.
Choose A Theme For The YearLast year my theme was choosing Faith over Fear, and let me tell you my commitment to that was tested in 2020. Not only did I have personal struggles, but the whole world seemed to be in panic mode over Covid 19, civil unrest, and many other setbacks. But my personal theme of Faith over Fear helped me to trust in a loving Heavenly Father even when everything seemed out of control.
The first step to overcoming any weakness is to acknowledge it exists. Just naming it removes a lot of the power and fear a struggle may have over you. So I’m getting real with you here and admitting that I really struggle with thoughts of inadequacy. I’ve allowed Imposter Syndrome to prevent me from moving forward in different areas of my life, but now the time has come to slay the beast.