I posted about three steps forward and two steps back a while back, which means you are still making progress. Well, I got a chance to experience it first-hand this week. Read this post to see the full story.

I came to Delaware 15 years ago, and the first church I belonged to was the New Ark UCC (United Church of Christ). The UCC had a saying of never to put a period where God has placed a comma (I acknowledge that it belongs to the UCC as it was part of their marketing campaign and tagline in the early 2000s and was not an original thought of mine.) The UCC is open and affirming (ONA) to the LGBTQIA+ community. The New Ark was certified in the ONA philosophy, with many pastors, congregants, and church leaders from those various identities and orientations. This notion of the period versus the comma began to intrigue me.

Over 10 years ago, I had a dream of starting a business to help those who have been wounded by religion. Some of it came out of my training as a chaplain, where the ministry was to the spirit, regardless of the person’s spiritual connection.

Three steps forward and two steps back could be a line dancing choreography, which might be fun. However, when you are working on a project or trying to mend a relationship, it can be daunting. Setting goals and measuring progress towards them are important in the coaching relationship. Some tips to consider when you are trying to figure out if you are on the right track …

Butterflies and Rainbows are symbols of renewal. As members of the animal kingdom, butterflies are arguably among the most beautiful. They are often colorful, and many have markings that ward off predators, such as large spots on the wings that can be confused with the eyes of an owl.

There are quotes all over the place about success and failure. If you Google it, you will find multiple quotes attributed to Henry Ford, Vince Lombardi, Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein, Buddha, and others. They have one or more of the following themes:

• Failure is not deadly

• Failure is not final.

• Failure is essential to success.

• Failure is essential to learning.