Justin Shimko is an award-winning writer and political analyst. He began as a reporter in his college days at the University of Oklahoma, writing for The Oklahoma Daily (rated as one of the best collegiate newspapers in the nation) and The Oklahoman, the statewide newspaper, winning awards from the CSPA and the Society of Professional Journalists. He later moved on to research and writing work for a number of political campaigns. His email is [email protected]
Corage: Stepping Into My Power III - But Where Am I Going In This Journey?
October 24, 2014 Comments Off on Corage: Stepping Into My Power III - But Where Am I Going In This Journey?Figuring out where we are going in our journey of life means we also need to do what is needed to stay grounded and make intentional changes. By Sally Eames I love to sit on my roof in the mornings and think. Even though the weather turned colder (and wetter), causing me to spend less […]
Continue reading …Corage: Stepping Into My Power II - Change or Opportunity?
October 17, 2014 Comments Off on Corage: Stepping Into My Power II - Change or Opportunity?Times of change can be hard and frustrating, but those are usually the ones most necessary. By Sally Eames From all indications October is starting out to be a bumpy, change-filled month. What a horrible time to step into an entirely new way of being. Actually, it’s a great time to be doing just that. […]
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It’s time to dedicate this next year to stepping into your own power. Here is the first of the monthly series on how to do that. By Sally Eames My birthday was last month. As a present, I gave myself an entire day of care, meditation and exploration: all dedicated to stepping boldly into the […]
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Returning to the Roof the other day made me realize I created a ritual without even noticing. So can you. By Sally Eames Last month, I wrote about the importance of ritual. I want to return to that topic because I’ve suddenly realized I created one and have been living with it for weeks without […]
Continue reading …Ritual is for more than the devout and those suffering from OCD. Ritual is a very useful purpose in life. By Sally Eames People frequently think of ritual as being religious behavior or something uptight control freaks do. If you have a ritual, or a routine, you’re either inflexible or stuck in a rut. That’s not […]
Continue reading …It is important to live with your truth, but what can we do today to live the life we constantly dream about? Corage Coaching’s Sally Eames illustrates how we can start today to transform our lives for tomorrow. By Sally Eames Last week, I wrote about how important it is to live with your truth, […]
Continue reading …Reluctant Xtian: Death on Vacation
August 18, 2014 Comments Off on Reluctant Xtian: Death on VacationMost people are on vacation from the types of death that have gripped America in the past weeks, and now is the time to wake up and realize this is a reality that needs to be fixed. By Timothy Brown I’m on vacation. I woke up on vacation to the sound of the surf and […]
Continue reading …Oberweis Still Waiting for Durbin to Crack Down on IRS Scandal
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on Oberweis Still Waiting for Durbin to Crack Down on IRS Scandal
Nearly a week after calling for a special prosecutor to investigate the IRS scandal, State Sen. Jim Oberweis, who is running for US Senate, still hasn’t seen any action towards resolving the problem. This has led some to wonder if Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Springfield) will respond to the call, or ignore his involvement in calling […]
Continue reading …Reluctant Xtian: The Church of the Perpetual Misogyny
May 29, 2014 Comments Off on Reluctant Xtian: The Church of the Perpetual MisogynyThe California Shoot has exposed misogyny in Hollywood, but the Church has been practicing misogyny for centuries. By Timothy Brown (This is an abridged post originally appearing on ReluctantXtian. For the full post, click here.) This shooting in California has my heart breaking. The fallout has sparked intense conversation and it’s heartbreaking to see the […]
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Corage: Stepping Into My Power Part IV - Letting Go
October 30, 2014 Comments Off on Corage: Stepping Into My Power Part IV - Letting GoLetting Go of The Old Ways Isn’t the Hard Part. It’s Making Sure We Don’t Go Back and Pick It Back Up. By Sally Eames Boy, this is so hard for me to do. I am not at all good at letting things go. Let me correct that. I’m really good at letting things GO. […]
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