Christie Eckler, LMSW, CFRE

Do you want to go on a grand adventure? Open a book. Whether you are a slow reader or an avid devourer of the written word, reading is the key to any door. That door depends on you and your perspective.

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My apologies to all the parents and grandparents of small children if the theme song from “Frozen” is now playing in your head.

Let’s discuss what I mean by “Let it go.” It is a new year, and it seems to be the […]

What does ‘Letting Go’ mean and why is it so hard? We are creatures of habit. We are committed to others. That’s how we are built as humans, so it’s hard to let go of a relationship with a person, a busines […]

One year ago, in December 2017, my husband had a moment I can only describe as life alternating. He lost his father, and I watched my husband and his brother start a journey so painful and loving that I was not […]

Are you so busy that you never actually take time to decide what you want to do with your life or your purpose in life? Do you like who you are and what you are doing? Do you like who is in your life? Do you like […]

Neighbors – It's Complicated…What Happens When Your Neighbors Are In Need? What does it mean to be someone’s neighbor? Is it living next door to them? Down the street from them? Is a neighbor s […]

The U.S. Navy SEALs have a saying: “Get comfortable being uncomfortable.” When are we uncomfortable? Often, it is when things aren’t fixed and we are in a growth mindset. We have all heard the need to have a g […]

If you have participated in any self-reflection, professional mentoring or coaching, you have heard that you need to know your purpose or your ‘Why’ and I will tell you that knowing your ‘Why’ is vitally importa […]

In the world of busyness and business how do you find your style and not get lost in the many ways our society can distract you from becoming your best self. We live in a culture of addiction to busy schedules and […]

Recent editorial for Downtown Fort Worth Rotary – I offered a challenge to my fellow Rotarians that would be good for any community leader. 

I’m excited to talk about one of my favorite topics and to issue a sm […]