Category Archives: Transformation

This time I mean it

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Fran Hart

The year didn’t begin with any auspicious resolutions or a motivational word or any personal ambition; but, things have a way of working out. Last month a friend and I chatted about goals, which led to her sharing a workbook … Continue reading →

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The righteous, the wicked and the watchman

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Fran Hart

There are occasions when progress demands a change in perspective. For some time, I’ve been traveling a rough road, a journey fraught with danger and threats, surprises, elements beyond my control…you get the picture. Working harder, working smarter, not working, … Continue reading →

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That was then, this is now

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Fran Hart

Yesterday, I responded to Jeff Goins’ challenge: Declare yourself a writer! Sure, I’m motivated by the contest, but also…I’m motivated by the calling that has been pulling and tugging at me for years. I’ve been inching along this path, occasionally … Continue reading →

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Transformation: I am a writer

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Fran Hart

In the early 80’s I started college, in pursuit of Engineering. Then, I dropped out. Then, I went back. Then, I dropped out, again. I was out for 6 years. I got married, had babies, and worked as a stenographer. … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day ___

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Fran Hart

I’m learning a funny thing about transformation. Well, maybe not funny, but good to know. Transformation comes with a lot of pressure, both internal and external. From the outside, the world resists. From the inside, I resist. I’m squeezed, compressed, … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 12

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Fran Hart

A nice rainfall (last night and throughout the day) means I didn’t need to water the lawn at Lodestone today. Work and volunteer commitments prevented me from getting grubby, regardless. But my personal transformation got a boost, as I made … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 11

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Fran Hart

I began counting the days of this transformation at a random milestone, beginning with the first day of my “vacation.” I spent ten days dedicated almost exclusively to the rehabilitation of a house we’ve acquired with the intention of reselling. … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 10

Posted on May 6, 2012 by Fran Hart

Today is the end of a 10-day spiritual retreat, in which I focused most of my time and energy on rehabilitating a house, and rehabilitating my soul. I’ve prayed, and poured sweat, and dreamed and … I’m not entirely sure … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 9

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Fran Hart

I spent the day cutting down cedar, specifically the large tree-bushes at either end of the house. We considered cutting them down completely, but after pruning away all of the “bush” and paring them down to “tree,” we decided to … Continue reading →

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Transformation 2012: Day 8

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Fran Hart

Today, I went to work on the windows. My goal was not necessarily to make them sparkle, that will come later. My goal was to eliminate the nastiness – dirt, grime, bugs, etc.  The hope is that once all is said … Continue reading →

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