Category Archives: Personal Development

Journey to Ironman

Posted on September 7, 2017 by Curt Ehlinger

Shortly after I woke up this morning the countdown ticked off to only three days left until I hear the cannon fire indicating the start of Ironman WI! It will be the start of my first ever Ironman! I’ve been … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Life, Personal Development, Uncategorized | Tagged Achievement, Active, Challenges, Change, Community, Ironman, Ironman Wisconsin, Joy, Strength, Triathlon | Leave a comment

Lessons In Boston and Beyond

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Curt Ehlinger

I ran today for the first time since tearing my calf muscle in the Boston Marathon almost three and a half weeks ago. I felt an incredible sense of joy and freedom in my run this morning. This morning’s run … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Life, MS Run the US, Personal Development | Tagged Boston, Boston Marathon, Denial, Growth, Injury, Intentional Living, Joy, Lessons, MS, MS Run the US, Multiple Sclerosis, running, Thankfulness | Leave a comment

Drop Your Cape – Believe It Is Safe!

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Curt Ehlinger

There are many people, myself included, that walk around each day with our guard up. It is common place for many to don an emotional cape of protection akin to that of a super hero. Many people have been hurt … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Development | Tagged Action, Courage, Emotions, Fear, Joy, kindness, Opportunities, Safety, Self-Improvement, Trust | 1 Comment

Courage to Change – Achieving Your Own Greatness

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Curt Ehlinger

I do not believe there are many people that, when given the choice, would turn down the opportunity to better themselves or their situation. If you ask most people I bet they would probably tell you that they would love … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Development | Tagged Achievement, Action, Change, Choices, Courage, Desire, Determination, Goals, Greatness, Hard Work, Passion, Possibilities, Self-Improvement, Strength | 2 Comments

Dream the Impossible – I Dare You!

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Curt Ehlinger

I wish I had been as adventurous and willing to try new things throughout my life as I have been in recent years. I can’t imagine where I may be today had I done so. That statement may sound a … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Development | Tagged Achievement, Adventurous, Appreciation, Courage, Determination, Dream, Freedom, Goals, Joy, Passion, Strength | 8 Comments

Be The Catalyst For Change

Posted on October 1, 2015 by Curt Ehlinger

There is a lot going on in our world right now. I see so much good, so much promise. Unfortunately, I also see a lot of bad and misdirection. This country was, at one time, the greatest country in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Personal Development | Tagged #AinsleysAngels, #Inclusion, #power2push, #resourcesunite, All Lives Matter, Change, Community, difference maker, division, kindness, mobility, Patience, promise, Unity | Leave a comment

It Does Get Better – Emerging From Grief Toward Wholeness – Part 7

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Curt Ehlinger

It is devastating when we experience a loss of any kind. Each loss will affect us differently than the previous one. It doesn’t matter if it’s the loss of a loved one, the loss of a pet, the loss of … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Growth, Personal Development | Tagged Acceptance, Anger, Bargaining, Death, Denial, Depression, Divorce, faith, God, Grief, Growth, Healing, Hope, Life Changes, Loss, Love, Marriage, Recovery, Suicide | Leave a comment

This is My Reality. I Choose to Act. Emerging From Grief Toward Wholeness – Part 6

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Curt Ehlinger

As I have described in previous writings in this series, when you suffer loss in your life you go through a process of grieving. It begins with denial and then moves to anger. Typically you bargain with anyone, no one, … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Growth, Personal Development | Tagged Acceptance, Action, Anger, Bargaining, Choices, Death, Denial, Depression, Divorce, faith, God, Grief, Growth, Healing, Help, Hope, Loss, Love, Marriage, Recovery | 1 Comment

This is a Dark Place. Depression is Real. Emerging From Grief Toward Wholeness – Part 5

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Curt Ehlinger

Managing the loss of someone or something is never easy. The stages that you go through are difficult and not something anyone enjoys. For me, one of the most difficult stages of the process was depression. I’ve struggled with it … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Growth, Personal Development | Tagged Belief, Choices, Coping, Death, Depression, Divorce, faith, God, Grief, Growth, Healing, Help, Hope, Life Changes, Loss, Love, Marriage, Reaching Out, Recovery, Self Worth, Suicide | 4 Comments

Let’s Not Make A Deal! Emerging From Grief Toward Wholeness – Part 4

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Curt Ehlinger

So far in this series we’ve talked about denial and anger. The combination of these two stages leads us to the third, which is bargaining. When things aren’t going our way we eventually realize trying to ignore it isn’t the … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotional Growth, Personal Development | Tagged Bargaining, Belief, Choices, Coping, Death, Divorce, faith, God, Grief, Growth, Healing, Help, Hope, Life Changes, Loss, Love, Marriage, Pleading, Reaching Out, Recovery, Self Worth | 2 Comments