Books Archives - Julie Randle, MBA

Fireflies

Julie — Sun, 21 Feb 2021 17:24:36 +0000

I was introduced to Firelies by “Kya, the “Marsh Girl” in the novel, “Where The Crawdad Sings” by Delia Owens. This little girl lived in Barkley Cove, a quiet coastal town in North Carolina during the 1960s. She lived there, alone since she was about nine, in her shack, for years, ever since her entire family left her behind, one after the other. Kya, timid, shy, had no social skills but became one of the most renowned naturalist in the area and teaches us through the book about the wonders of little creatures, grasses and birds of the North Carolina coastline. I revisited the book again this year as it reminds me of my love for this coast and our favorite island, Bald Head Island, BHI, which we have loved for its natural beauty since 1995, but like Kya’s home town of Barkley Cove, NC, BHI has been discovered by many and become more commercialized, but still beautiful, especially in the off-season. The book (a must read) has a unusual turn of events, revealed in her last poem about The Firefly!

“Luring him was as easy
As flashing valentines.
But like a lady firefly
They hid a secret call to die.

A final touch,
Unfinished;
The last step, a trap.
Down, down he falls,
His eyes still holding mine
Until they see another world.

I saw them change.
First a question,
Then an answer,
Finally an end.

And love itself passing
To whatever it was before it began. A.H.”

Till next time blog! #whispersinmyheart

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Week 5, 2021 – The Self Care Wheel

Julie — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 18:54:28 +0000

I was reminded this week, the importance of self-care while struggling with not knowing what the future holds after learning of the deaths of three dear friends in the UK. So, when I feel unsettled or antsy: I pull out my old book the portable coach and start revisiting the topics: “Sensitize yourself: do something very special for yourself each day; Well-being: identify and eliminate numbering substances, i.e., alcohol, tv, and exercise! Energy/Vitality: Get plenty of sleep each night; know my cholesterol, health counts, etc; are they in the healthful range? have something to look forward to each morning. Safety: know what to do if I am threatened, mugged, or attacked; are my smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in good working order,” and the learning and questions go on throughout the book. Am I taking good care of myself? So, this little book, the portable coach and the self care wheel help me in the midst of uncertainty. I hope they help you too!

Till next time blog, #whisperinmyheart

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A life worth living is a life worth recording! – Jan 2019

Julie — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 23:02:37 +0000

A few things I am trying to get better at in 2019!

Faith – Complete reading the Bible again. 3rd time thru! Love “The Story of the Bible” here
- Faith – Complete reading a Course In Miracles. Had several attempts of doing this! But going for it again here
Health – Run a half Marathon. Lot’s of choices, here
Relationships – Keep trying to get these “framily” relationships better! I resonate somewhat to this guys teachings! here
Finance – Working on being debt free, by following this guy! here
- To become a better stock market operator.
Goals – to visit and buy a little property in the UK here
- and visit and buy a little property here in the US

#whispersinmyheart

#alifeworthlivingisalifeworthrecording

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Week 42 – A life worth living is a life worth recording: 5 bullet points

Julie — Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:10:38 +0000

Memorable: Hurricane Michael – made landfall in the Florida Panhandle on Wednesday, October, 10th as a Category 4 hurricane — the strongest on record to hit the area — and charged through Georgia and into the Carolinas and Virginia, wreaking havoc.
Book to Note: “The Armor of God” by Priscilla Shirer,
Quote: “The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender” Proverbs 22:7
Social Media: Facebook question what song defines you? Imagine
Blog/Podcast: Mark Divine – Leading with Military Precision

Favorite hastag #whispersinmyheart

~Julie

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Week 28 – A life worth living is a life worth recording: 5 bullet points

Julie — Sun, 16 Sep 2018 23:59:46 +0000

Memorable: #HurricaneFlorence: Our beautiful state of North Carolina, (NC) was hit my #HurricaneFlorence . My daughter and her young family had to evacuate the her home in New Bern, NC. My son and his family remained safe in Charlotte, and I remained safe! Thankful for our safety and blessings Video here
Book to note: “A Slight Edge” by Jeff Olson – read more here
Quote: My favorite notable quote/video from my Mum’s friend, 87, on facebook , “I wish you enough” Video here
Exercise: The importance of Bikram Yoga
Food: The importance of good protein

~Julie

+ favorite hash tag, #whispersinmyheart

++ favorite two words, “Hope Dealer”

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