Posts by janellezeller
When “Eeyore Syndrome” Creeps into Your Staff
When I was in ministry full-time there were times when I looked around the room at the staff and saw a lot of eeyore’s looking back at me. You remember Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh? Always the glass is half empty, the 100-Aker Woods token pessimist (where Pooh and his gang live), typically just on…
Read MoreI’m Headed Uphill, I Hope You are Too!
I had conversation with an older friend a few weeks ago and he told me about a recent visit to the doctor. He is getting up there in years and his doctor made the comment that his body was going downhill. My friend’s response was one that is worth repeating. He let his doctor know, that it…
Read MoreFear of the Irrational
I have an irrational fear of sharks. I’ll blame my parents for introducing JAWS at a young age, Ha! But even as an adult it seems to have followed me into every ocean I have stepped foot into. Now, even though I know that statistically the chances of being attacked by a shark are roughly…
Read MoreBecoming Less of a Procrastinator
I recently picked up a book recommended by a friend called Eat that Frog. When I first heard the title there were so many pictures that came into my mind about what this book could be about. Some of my initial book content thoughts were: 1. Ethnic Cuisine – 21 ways to cook frogs and enjoy them…
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