Posts by Carol Ross
Divine Timing
Recently, I've been playing with the notion of "divine timing." It's the idea that everything happens at the exact right time, that nothing has to be forced or rushed. Divine timing doesn't necessarily mean slower, unless that's where my energy is naturally taking me. Just as often, things happen faster, like when I pick my…
Read MoreCreaky Joints
One of the joys of this work is connecting with spirited individuals–people who are actively working on a cause that helps others and loving every minute of it. Next month, I'm giving a talk at the Juvenile Arthritis (JA) 2009 National Conference. The title of my talk is "Finding Your Voice." My goal is to…
Read MoreLeaving a Steady Paycheck to Be An Entrepreneur
Someone recently posed these questions to me: "If you didn't have the means (financially) by which to pursue an entrepreneur's lifestyle and build your own business, would you still do it?" "If you still worked for a corporation, would you still pursue an entrepreneur's lifestyle and build your own business?" Photo by divemasterking2000 I've been…
Read MoreThe Stunning Result of 10+ Years of Work
My friend, Dave, sent me this video of land that was recently designated for public use in Traverse City, Michigan. It's a pristine piece of property on a peninsula jutting into the Grand Traverse Bay, that includes meadow and virgin forests and the remnants of a long-forgotten orchard. Dave and many others worked for over…
Read MoreSir Ken Robinson on Talent and Passion
Ready for a humorous, entertaining and educational conversation about talent and passion? The following video is a presentation by Sir Ken Robinson, an expert on creativity. It's over an hour long and well-worth every minute: Notice his wonderful use of story and then articulation of the main points that lead us to new ideas on…
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