As I sit here in the midst of conducting research in preparation for a presentation entitled Generational Remix, which is about understanding and appreciating generational differences, I am reminded once again of how utterly mesmerizing our Creator is. Not only in the intricate way He designed various personalities, but in the way He communicates with …
Author: Julie Powell, Ed.D.
With over 30 years in higher education, I have a passion for seeing people, not only succeed at life, but to flourish in their God-given space personally, professionally, and spiritually.
Agendaless Conversations
Have you ever been so engaged in a conversation with someone that when you became aware of the length of time that had lapsed, you were shocked that the hours had passed so quickly? The conversation appeared to have a steady rhythm of listening and sharing that just flowed naturally without much effort needed. Throughout …
Assembly Required
Do the words Assembly Required strike fear in your heart, or do you accept the phrase as a challenge to be conquered? Admittedly, as a person who enjoys the contest of piecing together puzzles, I achieve a sense of accomplishment when a finished product mirrors the image on the box and there are no remaining …
Divine Activating System
Unsure why this phenomenon seems to appear most often for me after making a purchase for a different vehicle, but I’m fairly certain you have faced this experience as well. Prior to my purchase, there appeared to be very few white Jeep Grand Cherokees in my area of Jackson; however, now that I am an …
Changing Seasons
As I sit here on the back porch at Casa de Copper Creek on the first cool late summer day that hints at the fall temperatures to come, I gaze at the colorful green/yellow leaves from the black walnut trees in my backyard as they flutter to the still emerald green Bermuda grass below. Union …
Givers and Takers
In the research to discover some of the best strategies for assisting emerging generations in their pursuit of a flourishing life, I’m frequently astounded by how often the concepts seem so simple on the surface, a bit of common sense even; however, when it comes to pursuing these practices that develop the Habits of a …
Messy Middle
Much of our life is spent surviving the messy middle. Whether it’s moving to a new house like my friend Jennifer, the remodeling of a room in your home, the rebuilding of an athletic team, or investigating a research topic such as a flourishing life, the bulk of the process happens in the Messy Middle. …
Time Poverty
If one were to search the dictionary in an attempt to define the word poverty, similar words might appear such as scarcity, deficiency, shortage, or insufficiency. Most of the time when describing poverty, one’s mind has a tendency to ponder material assets such as money, property, or food; but today, I ask that you consider …
The First 48
If you have ever tuned in to watch the television show entitled The First 48 on the A&E Network, you have been a witness to the importance that the first 48 hours play in a criminal investigation, and I offer that just as a crime investigation often hinges on those precious first hours, how a student experiences the first hours enrolled in …
Forgotten Generation
With an intentional focus on unearthing the best practices for engaging and equipping Gen Z, the generational category of my current students, I confess to setting aside content about my own cohort, Gen X; and it seems I’m not alone in this oversight. As authors compose articles on insightful methods for engaging all generations currently …
Flourishing @ Life 