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We can spread peace, one act at a time, to those around us.

in Blog· Life Reflections

How to Spread Peace In a World of Unrest

It is easy to look around and feel the lack of peace. Especially at this time of year when we are wishing others love, joy, and peace. Lack of peace is everywhere. Conflicts, financial concerns, health problems, divorce, personal worries, death, political fighting, severe weather, and ... Read More

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Learn the 4 benefits of complaining. Then take complaining to the next level and do something about your complaints.

in Blog· Personal Growth· Self-Care

The Benefits of Complaining

It is so easy to slip into complaining. Do you have this problem? Complaining more than you want? I know that sometimes I am complaining, and I don't even realize I am complaining. Other times I know I am complaining, but it is hard to stop until I have vented my frustration. Anyone else ... Read More

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Life as it Comes #43 | Cold Showers, Boiling Water, and Sneaky Frogs

  You ever notice how things in life sometimes happen so gradually? So slowly, they sneak up on you and yell boo! Well, that happens to me. This time it had to do with morning showers and communication. Listen to this story and see if you can identify with life saying boo to you. ... Read More

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How to find the wonderful things to be grateful for, when you feel far from wonderful.

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Finding the Wonderful When You Don’t Feel Wonderful

Do you ever find it difficult to be thankful and find the wonderful in the midst of hard? Hard times. Hard situations. Hard attitudes. And then along comes a day where we are supposed to be counting our blessings. Smiling and being cheerful for the here and now. And being grateful can feel so ... Read More

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Airplanes, Turbulance, and a Mantra of Reassurance

One thing I get nervous about, is flying in turbulence. I know exactly when it started. We were heading into the Seattle airport. Beginning our last 30 minutes of descent. And that's when the turbulence started. Up and down we bobbed, like a fishing float crossing jet ski waves. We were ... Read More

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The emotions of others can make us uncomfortable, so we try to fix them and make them happy. But dealing with the emotions of others is not our responsibility. Learn what to do instead.

in Blog· Healing from Hurts· Relationships

You Are Not Responsible For the Emotions of Everyone Around You

I'm a fixer. I'm a doer. Perhaps you are too. I see the bed unmade and I make it. The toilet is running. I reach in, push the flapper down, and stop the waste of running water (yes, I have even been known to do this in public bathrooms! I know!). I see someone next to me and their ... Read More

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Sometimes we forget our prayers were answered, because now we feel stuck in a mess and mired in problems.

in Blog· Giving Yourself Grace· Hardships and Trials· Life Reflections

Living the Dream Between Sticky Messes and Sacred Ground

Do you sometimes look around and wish for more? Do you sometimes think, is this all there is? Or wonder to yourself, so this is how it is going to be? Does life sometimes seem more like a chore than joy? I think we can answer yes to some of these questions, depending on the day and ... Read More

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We were made to be brave. And sometimes that means stepping out and doing the unexpected, especially when we are shy. #worth and identity #personal growth

in Blog· Personal Growth· Self-Care

Shedding the Wallflower

When I tell my children I was shy and painfully unsure of myself during my childhood and early adult years, they question if I am being truthful. The story sounds made up, to them. But it is true. I spent most of my first twenty some years quietly looking around, unsure of myself and the world. I ... Read More

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