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Embracing the Not Yet
Wisdom, Relationship with Food Amy Barnette Wisdom, Relationship with Food Amy Barnette

Embracing the Not Yet

One of my favorite quotes of all time is Henry Ford's "Either you think you can or you think you can't, either way you are right." But what happens when you can't say the words "I can" with conviction because they don't fully resonate and honor your true feelings? Here’s what to do when the words “I can” feel empty, false, or fake.

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What You Choose To Focus On, You Get More Of
Wisdom Amy Barnette Wisdom Amy Barnette

What You Choose To Focus On, You Get More Of

Have you ever found a four leaf clover? I haven't. But my 8 year old daughter has. In fact, she has found around 20 of them. To be honest, I am not really sure of the total number because I stopped counting after 10. 

You might be thinking "wow, she is really lucky!". Or maybe even "you should take that kid to play the lottery!"

I have thought both of these things. But I've actually come to think something else too. That it is a great reminder of something much more powerful and profound. It is the perfect illustration of our internal filtering system. Of the importance of our mindset. And of the power of our perception.

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The Power of Two Simple Questions
Wisdom Amy Barnette Wisdom Amy Barnette

The Power of Two Simple Questions

It was one of those days. Hectic. Crazy. One where nothing went according to plan. At one point, I accidentally threw my keys into the trashcan outside of Walgreens. Don't even ask how that happened. You should have seen the expression on the guy's face at the register when I explained why I needed help taking the lid off the trashcan. "Well you see, I threw my keys away...".    

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