Are you ready for your next adventure? What’s the purpose of an adventure? It’s more than you think! Our life experiences shape us—mentally and physically. Practicing for a marathon changes our physical makeup so we can go the distance during that 26-mile trek. It also changes our mindset, often from day dreams to determination to […]
These words came to me in my quiet time recently. Even though I have made huge strides since my days as a spiritually-starved workaholic, I was reminded to be even more intentional in the daily actions I choose. Perhaps you are at the same crossroad in your life—busy “doing” and not “being.” May these gentle […]
Water. It doesn’t seem that important until you don’t have any! While farm life is fun, it does come with certain challenges. Such was the case this week when our pump stopped working . There was electricity to the well/pump, but the water tanks were empty, and that pesky red “fault” light was blinking! I […]
There’s something extraordinary that happens when a woman packs a bag, grabs her keys, and heads out into the world on her own. It’s not just a trip. It’s a declaration. A declaration that says: I trust myself. I choose myself. I am capable of creating my own joy. In A Single Woman’s Guide to Happiness, […]
There’s a moment in every woman’s life when she looks around and realizes: I’m standing here on my own. For some, it’s liberating. For others, it’s terrifying. For many, it’s both. When I wrote A Single Woman’s Guide to Happiness, I didn’t write it from a mountaintop of wisdom. I wrote it from the messy middle — […]
Everyone experiences change—all types of change. Some changes are considered “bad” while others are “unfortunate.” One thing is certain—change does change us. It shapes us into something else, hopefully a better person, even if it takes a while. Often people experience traumatic, life-changing events that might seem like tremendous obstacles or even unfathomable, only to […]
I remember my 30s and 40s well: I was working, raising children, and married to someone who often worked nights and weekends. I used to joke that I was a single mom with his paycheck. Life was incredibly busy and exhausting—physically, emotionally, and mentally. Suffice it to say, if I were given the chance […]
It’s more than being open to change. It’s being open to possibilities. Change can “enhance” your life. Read that again. Yes, change can enhance your life and therefore be a good thing. We all know change is going to happen, whether we like it or not, so we might as well get used to it. […]
The older I get, the more important Serenity seems to be. I remember all too well the days of raising children, working full-time and still tending to my spouse and home. It was exasperating! After my “attitude adjustment” a few years back, I have consciously worked toward a life of more peace, happiness, contentment, and […]
I want to challenge your thinking and explain why it’s okay that life is sometimes difficult, annoying, and downright hard! Why? Because then you learn: -Persistence – the importance of repeated effort, even when it’s hard! -Satisfaction - feeling good about yourself when you overcome that hurdle. -Proud – of yourself for doing so. Others […]
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