The rain has started here, which means only one thing… winter
has
officially begun in southern California. I know. I know. We have very little, if anything,
to be complaining about. However, in our
defense (wait, am I suggesting I’m now one of them?), rain in SoCal is like snow in DC; it requires actual
thinking when preparing to dress for the day and an additional 15 minutes for your
commute. In fact, enough rain and you could find
yourself out of work for the day (or in my case, skipping a trip to the grocery
store) and instead, opting for a good book, an old pair of sweatpants, and a
giant cup of hot tea. Lately, this has
been my book of choice:
If you haven’t heard of this book (shame on you), then you’re in for a real treat. Go ahead, grab a cup of tea (or cocoa) and
settle in for a few minutes. This, my
darlings, is about to change your life.
“My One Word”, written by, Mike Ashcroft, is a book for those of us
who like the idea of resolutions but feel they always fall short of actually
making an impact on our lives. Though it
is written with a religious perspective, it can easily be adapted. In fact, for some with no or very little
religious foundation, it can be the spark that lights a fire. (You can see for yourself as you take a peek
in to my dear friend Emmy’s life and how one
word changed it.)
The idea behind the book is as sweet and charming as the small
coastal town in which it was written. Mike
Ashcroft, with the help of Rachel Olsen (on faculty at UNCW- a little shout out
for my alma mater!!) have written, what I would consider a guide, to becoming
more like the person you aspire to be and with just ONE step. Their light-hearted and witty approach keeps
you engaged and focused on making a resolution to change your life (and those
around you) and then keeping it.
So, grab your Kindle, head to Barnes and Noble, or log on to Amazon
and buy yourself a copy. Not in the mood to purchase? Visit the website http://myoneword.org/about/, which will give you enough information to get started without the book. Then, come back
in a week and hear about my “One Word” and how it’s already changing my life.
My One Word remains one of the few things I think about daily. It has become a part of my attitude and perspective in every day life. Thanks for sharing Mike's message and encouraging others to begin the greatest jouney they'll ever take! Three previous services, led by Mike about My One Word, can be seen online at PC3's website for those of you wanting more...trust me when I say, you will!
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