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The World as I Know it Now
I've always believed that life is a collection of chapters, each with its own stories, lessons, challenges, and unexpected joys.
This is where I share mine. From reflections on faith and purpose to creative adventures, everyday discoveries, and the occasional detour, I hope something you read makes you think, smile, or see the world in a slightly different way.
Photo Credit: Christine Stallard | One of my favorite places. Pistol River Beach, Oregon.
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For Debbie
“Puppy, puppy, puppy!” That’s what Debbie Potter told my new hoomans what to say when they wanted me to come. She knew that to be true, because she was the hooman extraordinaire that brought me into this world as a Boris x Melania pup. But sadly, she is gone.
Christine Stallard
Oct 313 min read
Lifetime Of Transitions
A few years ago, just the thought of a lifetime of transitions would have made me curl up in bed with the covers over my head. I couldn’t make sense of the transition I was in at the time, let alone grasp the concept of a lifetime of them. If you don’t know my transition […]
Christine Stallard
Jan 10, 20234 min read
5 Mistakes Women Make in Retirement
Retirement mistakes. I made a few. But I don’t think I’m unique. Retiring from a professional or corporate career represents one of life’s major transitions. When you walk out the door for the last time, your life and your identity change. Like most women, I had planned for it from a financial perspective. But I […]
Christine Stallard
Dec 18, 20226 min read
Are you winging it? Your life deserves more.
Your life deserves more than you just winging it, right? You need a plan. No doubt you’ve seen the movie “Pretty Woman” with Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Do you remember the scene at the end of the movie where Kit DeLuca interviews a new roommate after Vivian has been rescued by Edward Lewis and […]
Christine Stallard
Nov 21, 20223 min read
Boundaries for the “Thing” I did
Do you set boundaries in your life? If you don’t, why not? If you do, how good are you at keeping them? I ask because I’m currently doing a “thing” that I said I’d never do again. I’m part of a committee to reelect a commissioner to our local public utility district board. You might […]
Christine Stallard
Aug 26, 20223 min read
The hum of your truth
Everyone needs a reminder now and then to find the hum of your truth. My most recent one was just a few days ago. I’m preparing for a photo shoot to update my brand photos that I have on my website (and other places). It’s only a month away, so of course all five women […]
Christine Stallard
Jun 15, 20223 min read
It Coulda Been A Disaster And I Didn’t Panic
It coulda been a disaster, and a few years ago I would have panicked for sure! I’ve come a long way. You see, it’s been two years since I’ve been able to put my toes in the sand and soak up some sun while surrounded by some of my favorite ladies on earth. Two years. […]
Christine Stallard
Apr 22, 20223 min read
Assumptions
“Is that Stevie Ray Vaughan,” she asked? I thought she was referring to the music that was playing, and I knew it most definitely was not. I almost let my mind go to that place…you know…where you make an assumption. How often does that turn out well? If I had let my mind go, I […]
Christine Stallard
Apr 8, 20223 min read
Don’t miss the magic
This week’s quote in my planner by Iman Europe made me think about the magic of the journey. “Become less connected to the outcome and more committed to the work.” Made me pause. You see, a very wise coach and mentor has been encouraging me to fall in love with the process—the journey—rather than fixating […]
Christine Stallard
Mar 18, 20224 min read
Were you ever too much?
Were you ever too much? Yep. So was I. What if I asked you to find the “grown-up” version of your “too much” self? Remember her? The one that didn’t care if her hair was a bit (or a lot) wild. The one that would belt out a tune…just because she felt like it. It […]
Christine Stallard
Mar 11, 20223 min read
I think I was burned out
I think I was burned out. Don’t judge me. It happens to everyone, whether or not you admit it. I usually don’t want to admit it (and often don’t), but today I am going to be vulnerable and transparent because my heart tells me someone needs to hear about it. My heart tells me that […]
Christine Stallard
Jan 18, 20223 min read
Let It Go!
I read a book recently called “Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes” by William Bridges, PhD. One of the chapters was titled “What It Is Time to Let Go Of.” What an appropriate thought as we near the end of the year, don’t you think? Bridges contends that there is a major difference between a […]
Christine Stallard
Dec 15, 20215 min read
A Lifetime of Transitions
A few years ago, just the thought of a lifetime of transitions would have made me curl up in bed with the covers over my head. I couldn’t make sense of the transition I was in at the moment, let alone grasp the concept of a lifetime of them. I had just retired from a […]
Christine Stallard
Nov 5, 20214 min read
Separate Gifts from the Box
A while back, I was introduced to the concept of separating the gifts from the box. I wrote it down and then moved on. Today, as I was going through one of my journals, I ran across it again. It made me pause. The concept of separating the gift from the box is so important, […]
Christine Stallard
Oct 28, 20213 min read
Invisible Creates Visible
The invisible creates the visible. You’re probably wondering what I mean by that. I’ve talked about it before, but never thought about it in terms of invisible and visible. Until I heard Natasha Hazlett do so at the Unstoppable Influence Summit last weekend. Makes total sense. It refers to the power of the mind and […]
Christine Stallard
Oct 19, 20213 min read
Let’s Talk Stress
Today, let’s talk about stress. I see it on the faces of friends, family, and complete strangers. I see it on my own face when I look in the mirror. I can feel its effects on my body. I observe its effects on others. Being a proactive person (others would say I was a control […]
Christine Stallard
Sep 16, 20213 min read
Reclaim Your Freedom
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you said, “Yes” to that thing you now wish you had screamed no to as you ran away as fast as you could? I just turned the page on that chapter of my book, and it’s an example of how to reclaim your freedom. You see, […]
Christine Stallard
Jun 6, 20213 min read
The Frenemy Within
I love to read. Anyone with me on this? Right now I have about 5 books I’m reading…depending on my mood. Alli can figure out when I’ve been reading “The Other End Of The Leash” by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. because I’m trying new ways to figure out how to interact more effectively with her. […]
Christine Stallard
May 18, 20213 min read
Bloom Like An Orchid
Right now, we have about 5 beautiful orchids in bloom. Now, mind you, I’m not the one that nurtures them. My husband is the one with the green thumb. (I think mine would be more like blue.) Many of them were given to us years ago by a dear friend who used to travel far […]
Christine Stallard
Apr 2, 20213 min read
3 Ways To Spark Creativity!
Let me share just 3 ways to spark your creativity. Neuroscience research indicates that it becomes increasingly difficult to break out of our existing mindsets, yet it is so important to learn how to tap into the more creative right hemisphere of the brain if you’re going to be able to think outside the box, […]
Christine Stallard
Mar 31, 20213 min read
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