Catawba Falls, Pisgah National Forest, NC Today I take the podcast on a hike to Catawba Falls in Pisgah National Forest, NC We discuss finding time to do something out of your routine, being outside, and reliving some of our fondest childhood memories. Link: https://anchor.fm/shawn-ward/episodes/Step-Outside--Take-a-Hike-eugneb There was so much to take from this walk. I... Continue Reading →
1,2,3 for Week #14
A Bridge Started my vacation this week. Wanted to make sure I get this posted for everyone before I disconnect. Rest and reflect right? Let’s go! The thought for this week is about taking some time for yourself. I learned in order for me to keep up with who I wanted to be for others,... Continue Reading →
The Well Podcast: Day 3 Reflect and Reset
Day 3 we explore the habit of reflecting on our previous week. I share in this cast some of the learns I have going through three different reflection questions. As you answer them, they give you great context to be intentional in the week ahead. I hope you like the cast, always, thank you for... Continue Reading →
Reflect and Reset: Day 2 Attitude of Gratitude
Let’s take the exercise from yesterday, one step further by giving it a purpose. In this exercise let’s take all the things we’ve been grateful for over the years, in no order of importance, and for 15 minutes write them all out. The idea is not to just write about the good stuff you’re thankful... Continue Reading →
Reflect and Reset: Day 1 Stream of Conciousness
Day 1: 15 Minutes of Writing Day 1 is up! Today’s exercise is writing for a straight 15 minutes whatever is on your mind. Sounds easy enough. But, wait until you reach into something that you haven’t given the space to deal with. Reviewing that stream of consciousness may surprise you. When you write with... Continue Reading →
7 Point Sunday and a Cup of Joe 1.3.21
Great to have a cup of warmth on a day like today...☕️ Morning and welcome to the 3rd day of 2021! My cup of joe this morning, like other favorite cups I’ve had, was a gift this Christmas. Today’s cup comes from a local place in Lansing, MI called Paramount Coffee Company. It’s called Ho-Ho-Home... Continue Reading →
7 Point Sunday and a Cup of Joe
I’m back? I’ve been looking at this screen to do a new post for the last 3-4 weeks as you well know because there has been zero consistency in my posts weekly. In fact, this may be the first one of November. I just want to say thanks for hanging in there with me while... Continue Reading →
Stoic Moment
Today's moment sounds simple enough. But for many of us it's not. Like at all, not easy. I have learned starting my day with some type of gratitude exercise though, is a great start. There is so much we take for granted to be grateful about because we don't really pause to think about it... Continue Reading →
7 Point Saturday + Cup of Joe
Good Morning! Going to try an change up with the normal 7 Point. I’m going to highlight, combine something else that I enjoy with this post going forward. Coffee! One of my favorite routines that I really enjoy every morning is hand brewing at least a couple cups of coffee every morning to go with... Continue Reading →
7 Point Sunday 10/11/2020
I was moving around the site, found this in drafts from 9/20/2020 👨🏻💻 Ops 🤦🏻♂️ We can call this the bonus 7 Point. You’re getting two for one this weekend! Hope you enjoy it. Everyone done with WFH? (6min) I’m on a LOT of video calls through out the week. I am learning though to... Continue Reading →