Live and Love Out of Your Strengths

On May 22, 2018June 5, 2018 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn COACHING & STRENGTHS, Community, Family, LIVE & LOVE, Personal Growth, Relationships4 Comments

Our strengths are what we can most naturally live and love well out of. We each have different talents that help us live well. There are many ways we can love the people in our lives well. When we know our natural style for living and loving, we can be intentional and more effective in our own unique way.

Each of these pictures represents one of the Top 5 Strengths Themes that I live and love out of. My themes are Responsibility, Empathy, Discipline, Connectedness, and Positivity. Can you guess which picture goes with which theme? (See answers at the end of this post!)

My organized kitchen pantry is an example of what the Gallup CliftonStrengths Theme of Discipline does! Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach

This bulletin board collects keep-sakes on it, collecting memories related to the Gallup CliftonStrengths theme of Connectedness. Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach

One way I express the Gallup CliftonStrengths theme of Positivity is by writing encouraging notes. Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach

This box of Puffs Lotion tissues is a good image to represent the Gallup CliftonStrengths Theme of Empathy. Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach

This Black inset Karran kitchen sink, with dishes done and all tidied up, is a great representation of the service given by the Gallup CliftonStrengths Theme of Responsibility.

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Everyday Thankfulness

On May 1, 2018November 13, 2018 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn BEING, Connect Throughout the Day, Gratitude, PrayerLeave a comment

Recently I did a marathon of errands. I usually have a list of errands to do in a trip, so I can be more efficient. As I drove down the road and stopped into Target, a variety of thankfulnesses came to mind: “Thank You for the errands I can get done. Thank You I can walk. Thank You for money to buy groceries. Thank You for clean water.” These are all little, everyday things in my life. But they would not be so little if I didn’t have them! With this burst of thankfulness came a burst of energy. My day is full of good gifts! IMG_20171212_101610755_HDR (2)

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Grieving

On April 17, 2018June 1, 2018 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn Suffering & Hard Times6 Comments

Sometimes, grief catches us by surprise. It’s been over twelve years now since my father passed away. Recently I stopped by a media business to have my wedding VHS recording transferred to DVD. Not only did my father give me away in marriage, he also made the wedding video for us. He thoroughly enjoyed technology and worked on video projects. As I entered the business it reminded me of my dad, and the urge to weep came over me. Early on, this was a common part of the grieving process. Over time it became less strong and less often, and I could speak of my dad with peace. But once in a while it still catches me by surprise!

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Seasons of Life

On April 10, 2018June 1, 2018 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn BEING, Surrender, TrustLeave a comment

I always feel a bit of a thrill when I see buds forming on branches. They are the promise of spring! As I notice seasons change, it makes me think about seasons in our lives. I journaled about this the other day, and I’ll share with you what I wrote:

Bare tree branches beginning to bud in the spring

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A Catan Parable {Love gives of itself}

On April 1, 2018November 13, 2018 By Kathryn FeatherstoneIn Gospel, HOLIDAYS, Love is...2 Comments

Aubrey and I played Catan Junior the other day. She is competitive, so I don’t need to go easy on her. We were only a few turns into the game and luck was flat out bad for her. My ships and lairs were piling up and she had nearly nothing.

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