Bridge-the-Gap Life Coaching Services, LLC 
www.btglifecoaching.com
   
Sharon L. Vandegrift, M. Div., PCC 
Life and Leadership Coach, United Methodist Minister
sharon@btglifecoaching.com / 484-234-0664 
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Greetings!

It is March and that means ... spring is coming! This month's newsletter marks the emerging season with a fresh, new format and exciting additions to the monthly content. The theme is: 'A New Look' 
     Enjoy!
                      ~Sharon
 
New Look!
In a few weeks, our Lenten journey will lead us into the holy week narrative where we will experience the depths of pain and betrayal. Our purple decked sanctuaries will be stripped bare and replaced with the black clothes of grief and death.  For a time, we will be immersed in sadness.

 

But then... a new look will emerge! The great Resurrection will be proclaimed against a backdrop of a garden of visual delights: white and gold banners and paraments complimented by the glory of spring flowers. One glance at the new look and we will remember that love wins and goodness prevails. We will no longer look at life through the lens of holy week sadness, but rather through the prism of Easter joy.

 

There are many areas in our personal lives that can benefit from the journey toward a new look. Our on-going need for transformation calls us to consider how we look at the world. A change of perspective influences attitude. A change of attitude affects how we experience life.  Making the transition from a negative perspective toward a positive perspective can mean the difference between harboring disappointments and celebrating successes. It can mean the difference between sulking about things that are not as we desire and soaring amidst the blessings we have been given.

  • How would make you choices differently if you were able to bring a positive perspective to each situation? 
  • Are you ready for a new look?

Query for the Coach
Dear Sharon,

I have a church that is growing fast and I am aware that others are envious of our position. But, I am starting to think that I just can't do it anymore. I just don't know what God's plan is for me anymore. I don't think I can keep it up. Everyone I talk to seems to think I have a problem with time management and taking time off. My mentor and counselor both said I should be sure to take my day off each week and find time for myself and my family. I have been doing those things for the past year, but it doesn't seem to help. 

To read more go to: Query for the Coach

 

 

 

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sharon@btglifecoaching.com / 484-234-0664 
413 S. Olive St., Media, PA 19063 
Quote and Prayer
"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts". 
~Eleanor Roosevelt
 
Great God, as you bestow on us new beginnings, 
fresh starts and 
unanticipated 
opportunities, grant us the wisdom and boldness to embrace the newness your offer with joy and delight! Amen
 
Links to Inspiration
Sung by Sweet Honey 
and the Rock.

Go to link and click to full screen mode. 
Turn up volume, sit back and RELAX.

Flash Mob
 
Copenhagen Philharmonic
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