Category Archives: Risk

The Art of Practicing Courage

Posted on June 23, 2015 by thewritertracy

Sunset on the Grand Tetons, June 2012 *Friends-if you don’t have the time to read my entire post-I have news to share: please skip to the end! This is the photo. The photo that popped up in my feed with … Continue reading →

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Finding My Silver Lining

Posted on November 5, 2014 by thewritertracy

I did not expect to lose it in the shower. I was fine before I got in. But as my hands gently scrubbed my scalp and my mind began to wander, I considered all the tasks I needed to get … Continue reading →

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Learning to Spread Our Wings

Posted on October 7, 2014 by thewritertracy

“Remember to ask your teacher about your project when you get to school,” I said. “Why can’t you just email her?” she asked. I could have, and the truth was, it would have been easier. “Because you need to … Continue reading →

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5 Things To Remember When Facing a Challenge

Posted on September 18, 2014 by thewritertracy

“What if I come in last?” It was a valid question. I needed to answer carefully. “Well,” I began, “what if you don’t?” I could see the shift in her eyes, the change her in stance, as she considered … Continue reading →

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Choosing to Live Your Best Life

Posted on April 9, 2014 by thewritertracy

photo source: http://bestcookingoilswallpaper.blogspot.com/2012/08/lasagna-pan_31.html It was Sunday and we were having lasagna, food a friend cooked for us, something others often do when you lose a loved one. It was then that I did it. I reached into my pantry and … Continue reading →

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Tom Petty, Dominoes & Lessons I’m Learning

Posted on March 5, 2014 by thewritertracy

photo source: http://www.insidesocal.com/tomhoffarth/2013/04/30/books-were-just-going-to-have-to-wait-for/ I think Tom Petty nailed it. Because truly, when the stakes are high, when our hearts are invested, when we want to know what the future holds oh so badly, the waiting is the hardest part. The … Continue reading →

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How to Accomplish A Goal, Your Goal; Any Goal

Posted on October 16, 2013 by thewritertracy

I’ve been writing about weight loss this week. I’ve interviewed 9 women and am telling each person’s ‘How I did it’ story in a feature for Kit magazine. It’s been inspiring, has caused me to pause and think. Not about … Continue reading →

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Who’s In Charge of Your Life?

Posted on September 20, 2013 by thewritertracy

It’s been a rough week for me. So I’m holding onto scripture today. It’s what I do when life gets out of control. When my plate is full, when my hands are tied, when my mind is running ahead of … Continue reading →

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How to Get to the Other Side, No Matter Where You’re Headed

Posted on September 11, 2013 by thewritertracy

photo by Chesse Hobbs I think it was the exclamation points. There were two. And they came at just the right time. Because the more I dig into this project, the more I find myself face to face with the … Continue reading →

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