Playing It Straight in a Crooked World
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, February 16th, 2010 Categories: Uncategorized
I tend to optimistically believe in the inherent good of every person, but know that unfortunately we live in a crooked world. Greed, power, inexperience, or sometimes just plain carelessness will cause a person to act in unscrupulous ways. Fear can cause normally good people to make character decisions that disappoint. Fear can also flame [Click Here]
Mad as Hell, Not Gonna Take It.
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 Categories: Uncategorized
What is it that children have when they’re, say…less than 8 years old…that we as adults could use? Stuff like courage and persistence for starters.
My kids know, that no matter how many times they ask me for a cookie before dinner and no matter that I repeatedly say no, there’s always the possibility that something [Click Here]
Busting Through Without Hurting Yourself
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, October 6th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
While researching martial arts, more out of curiosity than anything, I learned an intriguing concept regarding the ability to break boards and bricks with your bare hands. When aiming, don’t aim for the brick. Aim for the space below the brick. Stopping your vision at the brick prevents follow through and invites you to stop [Click Here]
Courage to Steal Home
Posted by Cathy Atkins on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 Categories: Uncategorized
One of my favorite hobbies is coaching girls softball. This years 12U team (non-competitive – although to watch these girls play would challenge that concept) is an impressive group. They’ve shown an amazing amount of dedication, discipline and grit. It’s been doubly enjoyable for the coaches this year since more of the normal softball rules [Click Here]