Do You Know YOUR Value?

It's a rare person who comes into your life and in a few minutes sums up the one thing that you struggle with most. "Kathy, do you know your value?" In my journey to answer that question for myself, I discovered I wasn't alone in that struggle. What changes for each of us when we stop comparing ourselves to others and come to know ourselves for the value we truly bring to our world. Listen in to hear how this same rare person used her 'last words' to continue to speak life into me. What would it look like for you to use your voice - your message - now?

What kind of RIPPLES are you creating with your life? Check out the RIPPLES Experience to embrace your voice, craft your message, and influence your world. kathyburrus.com/ripples.

Creating a RIPPLE- with you!

I wanted to share this with you months ago, but I needed to wrestle with some of my own hesitations about doing so.  I've been out of the loop for much of the year, in part because I needed some space and time to 'catch my breath' after both of my parents moved 'home' to heaven in 2022.  That took a toll on me physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually for sure.  I needed some time to just catch up with myself and the awareness of how life has changed drastically. 

Also, I turned 65 this year.  It's one of those birthdays that has made me stop and take a look at my life to see how I feel about it. 

So many things have come up for me during this time, but these thoughts have surfaced for me for sure:

1. My parents continued to 'make a difference' right up to the end, especially my mom at age 86.  The RIPPLES they started continue to impact lives today in our family and in their community.

2. At age 65, I still long to make a profound difference in the world. This is a God-given, to-the-core desire within me. I am in a season of life where I've gathered a lifetime of experiences, wisdom, and passion. I believe there is an untapped reservoir of potential waiting to be unleashed.

3. One of the voices that replays in my head so often is of one of the champions in my life. She spoke these last words to me just a few weeks before she died with ALS, 
   "Kathy, use YOUR VOICE, YOUR MESSAGE NOW!"  

   Last words are important.
   

As I looked at my plans for this new RIPPLES group- I realized this is EXACTLY what I am supposed to do next.  I'm even supposed to do it yet this year!

To not only use MY VOICE and MY MESSAGE to INFLUENCE my world,

but to help you do the same.  

Chances are you are a woman with a burning desire to make a lasting impact on the world. You want to make a difference.

You dream of leaving a legacy that truly matters. That means you're in the right place!

Many women in their prime years feel a deep longing to contribute to the world in a significant way.

To create a RIPPLE!

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(Day 6) When the sounds Around Give Hope

Day 6 30 Days of Green Hope Series

I'm sitting out on the front porch of my parents home. Sneaking in my recording as I listen to my mom play the piano. My heart is often touched deeply by the way my mom plays. It is always so much more than just "polka dots" (notes) from a page. She communicates words and heart through her music. And I love it when my dad joins in by humming or singing the bass along with her. What a rich legacy these two special humans have left in my heart - and in the lives of my siblings and this community. Today this is my 'GREEN HOPE".

What are you hearing today?

Momma’s hands

(Day 4) This is the Sound of Surviving

When a song you've heard many times before suddenly speaks life into you for the first time again.
#30daysofgreenhope Day 4 #imstillhere #nicolenordeman #soundofsurviving

What song is speaking hope to you today?

Listen to SOUND OF SURVIVING, by Nichole Nordeman