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Love Learn Lead May 25, 2017

I am not sure if it is the spring weather, or the page I am on right now, but I can’t help but feel like I am in a season of making space. Whether cleaning out cabinets in our apartment or leaving unplanned time in my schedule—I feel like I am in a place where I need to pay attention to my life and what God may be preparing me for. And though from the outside my life may seem rather simple and uncluttered, I know there are spaces that are filled with unnecessary things. So today, I am sharing [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-19T15:55:29+00:00May 25th, 2017|Categories: Balance, Health, Lead, Learn, Love, Love Learn Lead|Comments Off

Back to Basics

Not too long ago, I saw a news report about a house that had been built on a cliff overlooking the ocean. It was a big, beautiful house with lots of windows to take in the incredible view. When it was built, it was probably worth millions. But do you know why it was on the news? If you saw the same story on TV, you know it is because erosion has eaten away a chunk of the cliff. A good part of the house is now literally hanging over the ocean. And no one can go inside to collect [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-19T15:56:32+00:00May 22nd, 2017|Categories: Balance, discipline, Health, Success|Comments Off

Love Learn Lead May 18, 2017

As you may have noticed, all this month we are talking about different aspects of our identity and becoming who we are meant to be. For this reason, today’s Love, Learn, Lead has the potential to give you a lot to think about. Each one has the ability to become an opportunity for self-reflection. So, if you feel inclined, grab your journal and approach today’s post as a “Choose Your Own Adventure”—pick one that fits the emotional or intellectual page your are on, and dive in. Thoughtfully write out your answers to the questions. Take notes on the podcast shared [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-19T20:07:42+00:00May 18th, 2017|Categories: Character, Lead, Learn, Love, Love Learn Lead|Comments Off

“So, What Do You Do?”

For as long as you can remember, people have probably been asking you what you are going to do with your life. They asked it when you were little and you said you were going to be a fireman (or fire-woman). It was all people asked your senior year of high school, and at your graduation party, when you told them you were going to be—a lawyer, a teacher, a photographer, etc. And now, as an “adult,” it is all people ask when you first meet them: “So, what do you do?” It is as if it is the only [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-19T20:10:09+00:00May 15th, 2017|Categories: Balance, Identity, Success|Comments Off

Learn: What Makes You Come Alive?

“Our talents are our birthright gifts, the gifts that make our hearts sing, come alive.” —Rebecca Lyons, You are Free When was the last time you felt alive? When did you last feel your heart beating with excitement in your chest?—When you felt more awake than you do on a Venti Caramel Macchiato with an extra shot? Or, when whatever made you feel this way, had you smiling for days? Have you ever felt like this? No, I am not talking about falling in love—or at least, about falling in love with a person. I am asking about the last [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-19T20:12:29+00:00May 11th, 2017|Categories: Identity, Learn, Love Learn Lead, perseverance|Comments Off

You Are an Artist

What if you and I were having coffee, and out of the blue, I said to you: “You are an Artist.” Unless you are like my husband who has an art degree, you paint regularly, or you play an instrument—chances are, you would laugh and shake your head, “No.” Then you might tilt your head to the side and look at me a little funny. “Do you know who you are talking to?” you might ask. You probably wouldn’t believe me. In fact if your experiences growing up were anything like mine, it would be very difficult for you to [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-19T20:14:52+00:00May 8th, 2017|Categories: Identity|Comments Off

Love Learn Lead May 4, 2017

If I am honest, one of things I have struggled with the most in life, is the fear of what other people think about me. On Monday, I talked about how fears like mine can often hold us back from fully being who God has created us to be. Today, for our “Love” I share a movie that speaks to identity, and for “Learn,” I share a podcast in which a creative talks about fear. And, at the end I throw in a quote about leadership. If you could relate to Monday’s post, I hope you enjoy this one. Love [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-19T20:17:01+00:00May 4th, 2017|Categories: Fear, Freedom, Hope, Identity, Lead, Learn, Love, Love Learn Lead|Comments Off

Fear & Freedom

Because it is such a big part of the human experience, whether we are aware of it or not, a common theme in movies is one’s search for their identity. We don’t have to look very hard for examples. In fact, it may be more difficult to just name a few, but these come to mind: Jason Bourne, in the Bourne movies, loses his memory and has to backtrack his steps to try and discover who he is—only to be faced with a pile of fake passports and the possibility that he may not like what he finds. Tris Prior [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-19T20:22:03+00:00May 1st, 2017|Categories: Fear, Freedom, Identity|Comments Off

Love Learn Lead April 27, 2017

It is hard to believe, but not only have we almost finished another week, we have almost finished another month. I don’t know how April has been for you, but I have found it to be full of fresh thoughts and some exciting opportunities. Just as trees are beginning to show new life again, new things are occurring that are filling me with anticipation. Whatever is going on in your life, I pray that you too begin to see new and exciting things begin to appear on your horizon. Here is this week’s Love, Learn, Lead—enjoy! Love Recently, from listening [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-19T20:24:49+00:00April 27th, 2017|Categories: Good Books, Lead, Leadership Tip, Learn, Love, Love Learn Lead|Comments Off

Words And Chocolate

When I was in first grade, I told my mother I hated reading. Then within a year I was devouring almost every library book I took out. I still remember the proud feeling I had, the first time I read an entire book in one day. For me, words are up there with chocolate and coffee. I love words. I love writing them, stringing them together like beads on a necklace, hoping they will stand out from the page. But even more, I enjoy reading them. I am drawn in by finding myself in another person’s story or in a [...]

By Melissa Schlies|2018-07-19T20:26:17+00:00April 24th, 2017|Categories: grief, Hope|Comments Off

About Melissa Schlies

Love Learn Lead May 25, 2017

Back to Basics

Love Learn Lead May 18, 2017

“So, What Do You Do?”

Learn: What Makes You Come Alive?

You Are an Artist

Love Learn Lead May 4, 2017

Fear & Freedom

Love Learn Lead April 27, 2017

Words And Chocolate

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