by Doris Swift | Oct 2, 2017 | 2017, Encouragement for Women, Failure, inspirational, myth
What exactly is the Failure Myth? Let’s break it down… First we’ll tackle the confusing mixed messages regarding failure. Optimists look at failure as a teacher and friend. believing failure teaches us things like try again, be persistent, never give...
by Doris Swift | Sep 18, 2017 | Encouragement for Women, faith, famine, plans
I’ve been traveling through a tunnel for the past seven years. Can I share my experience with you? A few days ago I realized almost seven years have passed since I left a place I considered a friend, a friend I practically grew up with from ages 19...
by Doris Swift | Mar 11, 2017 | calling, Encouragement for Women, serving, Time
No-Show. I’ve been guilty of it too, so no finger-pointing from this girl. We know how it goes. The I’ll try to make it results in I’m sorry I couldn’t make it. We have good intentions initially, but when go-time comes around, are we showing?...
by Doris Swift | Feb 19, 2017 | emotions, Encouragement for Women, focus
Can we be real? Emotions are messy, friends. We collectively spend an exorbitant amount of time struggling with feelings and emotions. One day we’re good, we’re getting it done. The next day we’re a blubbering mess. We don’t plan it that way...
by Doris Swift | Jan 1, 2017 | Encouragement for Women, Happy New Year
I’m not one for cliches, are you? Of course we will wish each other a Happy New Year. It’s what we do. But I’m not one for evaluating the past and making promises for the future. Ones I can’t keep. Those resolutions never stick and who wants to...
by Doris Swift | Dec 15, 2016 | Christmas, Encouragement for Women
They say my nest is empty. I never truly understood what it meant until now. It slipped in quietly while I wasn’t looking and it magnifies at Christmastime. There’s something about children in the house that adds a special dose of delight and wonder (and...
