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A Road with No Bumps Please

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 0 Comments

Where did we get this idea that life was supposed to go smoothly and if it doesn’t something is wrong with us? As if there is a point we get to if we just do the right thing we will experience a life of totally smooth sailing. I was talking with a friend today who is dealing with some “bumps”….

What Obstacle is Stopping You?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 0 Comments

Obstacles in your mind are smaller than they seem. What do you think about that keeps you from doing what you want to do? Do you remember when you wanted to ride a bike and how hard it seemed like it would be? How about driving a car, big and scary right? Things you do now without even thinking about…

Should You Be Cooking?

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 0 Comments

Preparation is critical. I like to cook, just this week I made some killer salsa and great pancakes from scratch (not for the same meal). But actually cooking is crucial. Here’s the thing, having a recipe, knowing what I want to produce, is important. Having a little flexibility and using some creativity is important too. But it means nothing if…

What Do You Really Believe In?

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 0 Comments

Memorial Day really is more than the beginning of summer or a reason to promote your business with a sale. Today as I consider and feel gratitude for those that died defending the freedoms I hold so dearly, I realize how much belief and courage it took for them to do just that. They did it because they believed in…

Embracing Change as an Opportunity

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 1 Comments

I am headed to an event in Orlando “Be the Change” with Suzanne Evans and last night I picked up and read Seth Godin’s new book “Poke The Box” and learned more about his Domino Project which is all about change in the book publishing industry. It has me thinking about change. How do we view and handle change? Just…

How Many Mind Readers Do You Know?

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Edie Galley ~ 4 Comments

Today we have more ways than ever to communicate, but does that mean we are really communicating what we want? The other day I got a text from a friend that I thought was cute but I didn’t quite understand it. When I responded letting them know I didn’t, their response was “oh it’s nothing”. That was the end of…