Comparison. It’s a measuring stick that never ends and one that causes us to come up short every time. Theodore Roosevelt said, “Comparison is the thief of…
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BooksSoul CareUncategorized
Learning to Live Again: What It Means to Recover Your Life (Part 2)
by Holly Rayby Holly RaySurgery was not on my list of things to do this summer. I had already scheduled my days off and was preparing for our vacation with friends. …
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BooksLeadershipSoul Care
Learning to Live Again: What It Means to Recover Your Life (Part I)
by Holly Rayby Holly RayFor the past few weeks, I’ve been recovering from surgery. While the health issue was minor, the surgery was not, but in a few short days I…
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BooksJournalingSoul Care
What to Do When You Are Called to Stay (But Would Rather Go)
by Holly Rayby Holly RayI didn’t expect it. I didn’t think this was the direction my life was heading. I thought I knew the plan, and yet there I sat staring…
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BooksFriendshipsJournalingLeadershipPlannerSoul Care
Ten Things I Learned This Spring
by Holly Rayby Holly RayEmily P. Freeman challenges her readers to reflect on what they’ve learned at the end of every season. While I’ve done this in the past, what I’ve…
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BooksFriendshipsLeadership
For the Leader Whose Kindness is Mistaken for Weakness…Words to Bring Clarity
by Holly Rayby Holly RayKindness. It goes a long way in our world today. Kindness with our words and with our actions has the power to soften hearts, temper emotions, and…
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This is a brief departure from the “For the Leader” series. I wanted to document my journey and express my gratitude to those who helped me get…
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This is a departure from my series “For the Leader…” I wanted to document my journey to where I am today and express my gratitude for all…
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Leadership
For the Leader Making Hard Decisions…A Script to Do What Needs to Be Done
by Holly Rayby Holly RayOne of the hardest parts of being a leader is making hard decisions. Mostly because hard decisions rarely involve things–they involve people. And, when it comes to…