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What I learned from my 6 year old son about what it means to trust…

March 1, 2019March 1, 2019 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” ~ Zig Ziglar I have always wanted to be great. To be great sets you a part. To be able to be great will … Continue reading What I learned from my 6 year old son about what it means to trust…

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What would you do? A question worth asking Everytime.

April 13, 2015April 12, 2015 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

   “When I stand before God in the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, “I used everything you gave me.” Erma Bombeck  Ever since I … Continue reading What would you do? A question worth asking Everytime.

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“It starts with why:” a decision of the heart

October 16, 2014October 16, 2014 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. Ralph Waldo Emerson Decisions are not made with our minds they are made with our hearts. As a business person one of my favorite leadership theorists is Simon … Continue reading “It starts with why:” a decision of the heart

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How to show life 1,000 reasons to Smile (even if it’s shaky)

October 9, 2014October 13, 2014 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“When life gives you a hundred reasons to cry, show life that you have a thousand reasons to smile.” – Unknown You may have sensed I am back for a reason. Back to my safe place, the place I think … Continue reading How to show life 1,000 reasons to Smile (even if it’s shaky)

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Trusting your self-trust is the best thing you can do for you.

March 20, 2014 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Self-trust is the first secret of success, the belief that if you are here the authorities of the universe put you here, and for cause, or with some task strictly appointed you in your constitution, and so long as you … Continue reading Trusting your self-trust is the best thing you can do for you.

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My evolution of Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2014 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

Time is a sort of river of passing events, and strong is its current; no sooner is a thing brought to sight than it is swept by and another takes its place, and this too will be swept away. ~ Marcus Aurelius … Continue reading My evolution of Valentine’s Day

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The path to possibility is paved with small steps (E’s walking debut).

January 22, 2014January 21, 2014 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“There is always one unexpected moment in life when a door opens up to let the future in.” ~ Graham Green In many ways this happens to me every single day.  Some days it is a welcome breeze blowing through … Continue reading The path to possibility is paved with small steps (E’s walking debut).

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A spectrum of vulnerability.

May 31, 2013May 30, 2013 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“It is not our toughness that keeps us warm at night, but our tenderness which makes others want to keep us warm.” ~ Harold Lyon I have never really been good at asking directly for help.  In many ways it … Continue reading A spectrum of vulnerability.

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Love sees what is most true.

April 25, 2013April 24, 2013 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Love is not blind. Love sees what is most true.” ~ Vanna Bonta As I sit here 26 weeks pregnant today and approach each day with caution,  I can feel my love for our new baby girl grow exponentially.  I wait anxiously for the … Continue reading Love sees what is most true.

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Red Light, Green Light and the joys of Yellow Light.

February 5, 2013February 4, 2013 Authored by Shannon Pruitt

“Slow down and enjoy life. It’s not only the scenery you miss by going to fast – you also miss the sense of where you are going and why.” ~ Eddie Cantor “Red Light, STOP!” “Green Light, run run run!” Fits … Continue reading Red Light, Green Light and the joys of Yellow Light.

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