Welcome to my blog

My name is Mary Ann LeRay and my purpose is share "lessons learned" along my journey.
When waiting on the next train, we have the gift of pause. Enjoy these moments of reflection.

  • Rural Roots – Our State Magazine

    By Mary Ann LeRay | August 27, 2024 | Comments Off on Rural Roots – Our State Magazine

    I am thrilled and deeply honored to have been featured in the September 2024 issue of Our State magazine. The […]

  • Blaze Your Own Trail

    By Mary Ann LeRay | August 14, 2024 | Comments Off on Blaze Your Own Trail

    Today I am writing my first blog post since Sept 6, 2018. It has been 6 years since LIFE knocked […]

  • Power of Vulnerability

    By Mary Ann LeRay | September 7, 2018 | Comments Off on Power of Vulnerability

      When is the last time you felt vulnerable? Was it intentional or did you feel like it had happened […]

  • My Cup Overflows

    By Mary Ann LeRay | August 30, 2018 | Comments Off on My Cup Overflows

    Have you ever experienced blessings so abundant that your heart was going to explode? This week has been one of […]

  • Keep Digging

    By Mary Ann LeRay | August 24, 2018 | Comments Off on Keep Digging

    Ever wonder if what you are doing is making a difference? This is an overwhelming, heavy question for us as […]

  • Describe your Armor

    By Mary Ann LeRay | August 17, 2018 | Comments Off on Describe your Armor

    When you hear the word “armor”, what images or feelings come to mind? Immediately I think of words like protection, […]

  • The Power of 3 Words

    By Mary Ann LeRay | August 11, 2018 | Comments Off on The Power of 3 Words

      Do you have a strategy to help you intentionally focus on your life’s goals? On New Year’s Day, it […]

  • Who is around you?

    By Mary Ann LeRay | August 5, 2018 | Comments Off on Who is around you?

    Have you looked lately to see who is around you? The 5 people that are in your space determine what […]

  • Beauty of the thorn

    By Mary Ann LeRay | July 28, 2018 | Comments Off on Beauty of the thorn

    Summer is the season for breath taking beauty! My favorite flower is the rose. There are many messages this flower […]

  • Checking out

    By Mary Ann LeRay | July 20, 2018 | Comments Off on Checking out

    How often do you intentionally check out? What if we planned our lives the way we plan our vacations? This […]

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