Theodore Teddy Bear Schiele

The Transformative Power of Growth: Embracing Accountability and Positive Change

Accountability Is the Engine of Growth Life is a continuous journey of growth and self-discovery. Intentions matter, but actions write the headline. Who we become is revealed by what we repeatedly do — in public and in private. Actions Define, Not Excuses You can sit in a pew every Sunday and still be defined by […]

The Power of Personal Transformation: Embracing Growth and Positive Change

Rise Above the Stereotypes: Choose Growth, Not Labels Sometimes we land in dark, empty places and feel boxed in by circumstance. That’s also where transformation starts. Let’s trade judgment for understanding, and stereotypes for compassion — because everyone has a story and a chance to grow. Lead with Compassion, Not Labels Growth accelerates when we […]

The Journey of Love: Evolving Perspectives and Embracing Divine Connections

Love, Power, and Peace: Evolving How We Love Love can start as a power struggle and mature into peace. Looking back, what felt like control now reads as fear; what reads as love today is presence, acceptance, and alignment with something bigger than us. Here’s how that evolution happens — and how to practice it. […]

The Game of Relationships: Building a Winning Team

Relationships & the Playbook: Pick Wisely, Win the Season When it comes to relationships, many people unknowingly adopt strategies inspired by football. Metaphorically, some women chase a single “star player” expected to score every drive; some men assemble a big roster of free agents just to fill spots. Both approaches often end in disappointment and […]

Building a Lifelong Journey: Lessons from the Past, Present, and Future

Preparing for Every You: 5 • 15 • 30 • 45 Life is a beautiful journey — growth, challenges, and self-discovery. Here’s a perspective shift: plan with four versions of you in mind. The five-year-old, fifteen-year-old, thirty-year-old, and forty-five-year-old each prepare the path for the next, passing forward lessons that shape legacy. The Five-Year-Old’s Preparation […]

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