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I have been sharing thoughts about life, health, and teams for ten years and am finally realizing that what people REALLY need...

...is encouragement.

So, here's what we will try to do. At least once a week, and to be as helpful as I can in this world where we are being told we are not good enough, we are not working hard enough, and we are simply not doing enough.

Come on over!

-Liz Simpers

Things we are NOT called to be

 I hesitated to read this book. The title scared me away. Am I being flippant or careless? Am I compromising my faith in God? Am I not paying attention?

It turns out...we are not called to be doormats. We are called to be kind. We are called to be loving. We are called to forgive.

Things are NOT called to be:

1. Doormats
2. Unforgiving (and yes...that goes towards ourselves as well)
3. Self-indulgent (and yes...that goes towards ourselves as well)
4. Stuck in the past

My dad used to tell me that, when driving, if you only look in your rearview mirror, you will inevitably crash. Not if, but when.

For those of us that tend to sit in feelings. For those of us that romanticize the past. For those of us that believe failure is NOT just an event...read this book. Local library has it. And I have been loving it. (also sorry for the language in there but...it's just super good.)

There is a difference

There is a difference between being the best IN the world and the best FOR the world.

My wife is a fourth grade teacher and she often talks about legacy and moments that matter. She shared this video with me today and I found it so appropriate for what we are all doing in work and life that shows purpose. Take a look!

Changing leaves? Let's go!

Every morning, I walk my dog Bailey. It started last year as an "observation walk" at the suggestion of my therapist. The rules were simple: go out for a walk and don't think deeply about your to-do list, your problems to solve, or your shortcomings.

Just walk and pay attention to the birds. And your dog. And the morning. And the neighborhood.

WAY harder than you think! Promise!

So in this last year, my observation walk has turned into a prayer walk. It's been life changing. Pray for people that have hurt you. Pray for them by name. Better yet: pray that you would see yourself as God sees you. Pray for peace. And pray for very, very simple gratefulness.

So, we pray for change. And these early fall leaves are a God-wink. And we pay attention. 

I love living in North Carolina because of the changing seasons. That matters. So let's all change seasons together and be grateful in it. Deal?

What's on your summer reading list?

I have struggled with reading fiction my whole life. I get a book that EVERYONE is talking about (Oprah, Reese Witherspoon, Facebook, etc.) and I start to read and....

I think about my to-do list.

I think about projects around the house.

I wonder what my Housewives are up to and what season is live on Bravo.

I think more about my Housewives and wonder who has had the worst plastic surgery lately.

And then by page 10 I think: "what did I just read?"

And then I go back to my go-to's: Christian self-help books. I wish I was kidding, but I'm not. I love a good Joyce Meyer book. Also, I love Andy Cohen's book because he gives me backstage access to my Housewives.

So summer reading for you? Watch Bravo. And go to the library for Joyce Meyer. Now go on and enjoy August before pumpkin spice everything hits hard.

Encouragement for the everyday

Hi team!

Here are some great links for daily encouragement! Quick and easy for those of us that only have a few moments in the morning…

https://joycemeyer.org/DailyDevo

https://odb.org/

https://www.liveresurrection.org/devotionals/

All of these links have helped me to focus on God daily. I hope it encourages you as well. Happy weekend!