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 […]
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 […]
Setting boundaries can mean several different things, so let’s start small. Think about setting boundaries on your time. Is your inbox inundated with emails from people or companies you really aren’t interested in? Instead of deleting them and they reappear next week, take the time to “unsubscribe” even if it seems time-consuming. Your future self […]
We are all created for greatness; however, at times we think we cannot do great things. So, I invite you to do a small thing instead but do it with great care and detail. Then choose a more difficult thing to accomplish and do it with great care. Think of it as expanding or growing […]
Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are. – Dale Carnegie I love this quote! It reminds us of two important things: Our reputation is what others think of us. This is not so important to […]
Is it someone who is always there for you? Is it someone who accepts you the way you are? Is it someone who sees your potential and quietly encourages you in that direction? Is it someone who can be truthful with you because they have your best interest at heart? Think about how you define […]
Thanksgiving isn’t just about turkey, gravy, or that one uncle who thinks he’s the funniest person in the room. (We let him believe it, don’t we?) It’s about taking a deep breath, pausing the chaos of life, and focusing on what truly matters. It’s about love, forgiveness, and gratitude—the trifecta of what makes life worth […]
A butterfly emerges from her cocoon. She’s wary to venture out into the world, but excited at the same time. She thinks, “Will I make it? What’s in store for me in this big, pretentious world?” As she fervently flaps her wings, she discovers the world to be a beautiful, wondrous place full […]
Learning to let go is sometimes hard to do. We tend to get stuck in our normal behavior because that’s what we know, and it feels comfortable. Eventually, however, we all come to a point in our lives when we must learn to let go for our own well-being. We have to learn to let […]
On my 4-mile run one Sunday, I had plenty of time for reflections – on myself, the people, and things I encountered, and the meaning of it all. There were all sorts of folks on the trail, and it appeared they had a host of reasons for being there. Here are some of my reflections. […]
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